Samoa authorities detain NZ passport holder in airport marijuana seizure
A SAMOAN holding a New Zealand passport has been detained in Apia after allegedly being found with 90 grams of marijuana and drug
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Miss Pacific Islands 2026 champions online safety and regional unity
FIJI has welcomed the Pacific back to its shores as host of the 37th Miss Pacific Islands Pageant, after a nine-year
Fiji churches unite with Police in frontline battle against drug crisis
IN a landmark show of unity, churches across Fiji have committed to tackling the nation’s escalating drug crisis, pledging a compassionate and coordinated response alongside government
Collective action for trust and integrity in Commonwealth governance
THE Nadi Declaration renews core Commonwealth principles to strengthen the rule of law, human rights, and governance across 56 member
Shaping the future for all citizens
THE Commonwealth is advancing practical legislative initiatives to empower women, youth, and marginalised groups for broader societal
Fiji recognised for justice Innovation at Commonwealth meeting
THE Commonwealth ministers meeting reinforced the critical role of the rule of law for democracy and recognised Fiji’s achievement in justice
Commonwealth creates model laws for global AI regulation
THE Commonwealth leads global efforts to create model laws on AI, aiming to harness its benefits while mitigating risks across 56 diverse
Solomons faces corruption challenge
SOLOMON Islands remains mired in significant corruption challenges. That’s the warning from Transparency Solomon Islands
Patriarchy alive and well in regional law enforcement
ACROSS the Pacific, gender equality in policing has become a badge of reform. Recruitment targets are
Modest growth for Samoa tourism
VISITOR arrivals to Samoa grew by 0.3 per cent between January and November 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, indicating modest but encouraging growth for the tourism
Solomons PM sacks two ministers
SOLOMON Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele says two ministers removed from their portfolios this week will be offered roles on cabinet
Global call to solidify the rule of law
THE rule of law isn't just an abstract principle for constitutions or courts; it's the foundation of citizens' trust in democracy and safeguards their safety, health, and
Tribal fights funded, says PNG justice minister
TRIBAL fighting in parts of the Papua New Guinea Highlands has been funded by high-profile individuals over the
The Pacific’s remittance dependence: labour out, cash in
OVER three decades in the United Nations system, from village classrooms in Fiji to ministries in Africa and labor institutes across Asia, I have heard the same question: how do we build an economy strong enough to keep
US Congress tries to link Chinese Pacific projects to military threat
CHINA’S support for infrastructure projects in the Pacific could provide future military access for Beijing, senior members of a United States congressional advisory commission have warned in an exclusive interview
“Violent, often disproportionate repression” in New Caledonia
FRANCE's national human rights body has detailed violations of human rights and
Strengthening rule of law: Fiji hosts Commonwealth meeting
TODAY marks the opening of the Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting (CLMM) in Nadi, Fiji, bringing together 150 delegates to strengthen legal safeguards and promote the rule of
ANZ Fiji boss heads for Europe
ANZ has announced that its Fiji head, Rabih Yazbek, will become head of client coverage for the United Kingdom and
Solomon Airlines names new CEO
MATTHEW Findlay has been appointed CEO of Solomon Airlines, replacing interim Chief Executive Officer Paul
FIPRA Awards return with focus on culture amid AI challenge
THE Fiji Performing Rights Association (FIPRA) Awards are back after three
PNG students say $AUD600m for league team could be better spent
CHIEFS – that’s the official name for the Papua New Guinea National Rugby League team, announced by Prime Minister James Marape at the PM's XIII fixture in October
Australia pushes for deeper economic integration with Fiji
AUSTRALIA’S High Commissioner to Fiji, Peter Roberts, has called for greater economic integration between Fiji and
Reshaping disaster finance for a resilient future
PACIFIC nations must move beyond “reactive” disaster finance and create systems for a timely, predictable response to rising climate and disaster