US funds Fiji’s fight against maritime crime
FIJI will intensify its crackdown on maritime crime with a $USD 500,000 boost from the United States, targeting illegal
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US Deputy Secretary of State welcomed in Fiji
THE United States Deputy Secretary of State, Christopher Landau, received a warm welcome this morning through a traditional
Fijian Drua blow Hurricanes away to secure first win
THE rain poured heavily as the Fijian Drua took on the Wellington Hurricanes at home on Lautoka’s Churchill
Slow starters Melbourne FC grind out 4-1 win over South Island United FC
ANY trans-Tasman battle is guaranteed to be full of energy and passion. The OFC Pro League clash between the two was no
Fiji faces a drug crisis
FIJI’S Police Minister, Iowane Naivalurua, has labelled the country’s escalating drug problem a national
Reporting corruption: Pacific voices call for change
CORRUPTION remains one of the top concerns for citizens across the Pacific, with communities calling for more sustained investigative
Pacific to host key COP31 climate events
THE Pacific Islands Forum will host key climate events leading up to COP31, Forum Chair and Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele
Pacific must defeat corruption to prosper
A REGIONAL academic has warned that the Pacific cannot achieve peace or prosperity unless it confronts corruption head-on, calling it a “tapeworm” quietly draining the region’s
Multi-year commitment to improving Pacific fisheries management
FRANCE’S direct funding and support commitments included €EUR1.3 million worth of equipment in 2025, and €EUR2
Fiji’s Law Society calls for compliance
FIJI’S law society has urged President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu to immediately comply with recommendations from the Judicial
Aqorau back as SINU boss
PROFESSOR Transform Aqorau has been reappointed Vice-Chancellor of the Solomon Islands National University
Emperor Naruhito’s birthday marks a milestone in Fiji–Japan relations
A FORMAL toast marked the 66th birthday of Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and highlighted the strong and respectful diplomatic ties between
Room shortage at USP – students await housing and answers
AS the University of the South Pacific (USP) enters its second week of classes, a severe accommodation crisis has left
French navy supports Pacific fisheries surveillance initiatives
FRANCE plays a key role in managing a vast Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in the Pacific, supporting
Bougainville government takes control of copper assets
THE Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) has consolidated its control over the island’s largest potential economic
Gizo hotel boosts Solomons tourism
SOLOMON tourism continues to increase its inventory – this time with a 16-bed hotel in
Vanuatu United surprise Solomon Kings to win 2-nil
VANUATU United were definitely underdogs going in against the Solomon Kings FC. In front of a small crowd for OFC Pro League Round Three in
FHTA urges reform of outdated liquor laws
THE Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association (FHTA) is pushing for urgent updates to outdated liquor laws to create fairer and safer regulations.
Fijian Drua make key changes against Hurricanes in Lautoka
KEY changes will be made in the starting line-up as the Fijian Drua scramble to stop a losing streak when they take on the rampant Hurricanes in Lautoka on Saturday.
Solo police support drug war, seek resources
WITH an obvious increase in transnational crime – mostly around drug trafficking – Solomon Islands police have called for tougher penalties under an amendment to the Dangerous Drugs
French Senate votes yes on New Caledonia law, but opposition grows
LEGISLATION to implement a new political statute for New Caledonia has passed its first
Fisheries are deeply embedded in Pacific culture
THE Pacific region’s fisheries success is the result of deliberate, coordinated leadership focused on sustainability and community
