Solar lighting to expand across Fiji as communities seek safer public spaces
MORE communities across Fiji are expected to gain access to safer, better-lit public spaces after the Government of Guangdong
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Wale calls for Pacific climate knowledge to drive action
PACIFIC countries must turn climate knowledge and research into practical action, Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale
Solomons issues flu alert
THE Solomon Islands healthy ministry says it is closely monitoring an increase in flu-like illness across the
30 feared dead in Vanuatu sinking
MORE than 30 people are missing after an inter-island ship sank between the Vanuatu Islands of Santo and Ambae on Friday.
Weather Ready Pacific and the future of sustainable delivery
WEATHER Ready Pacific is a Pacific-owned and led decadal programme, endorsed by Pacific Leaders in 2021 and by Pacific
PIMS 2017-2026: progress, lessons and the evidence gap
THE Pacific Islands Meteorological Strategy 2017-2026 established a valuable regional reference point and mobilised a
The Pacific Meteorological Council’s coordination journey
THE Pacific Meteorological Council was formed in 2011, replacing a series of Regional Meteorological Services Directors meetings
Pacific recyclers bring grassroots voices to regional waste talks
PACIFIC grassroots recyclers are set to have a stronger voice in shaping the region’s future waste and recycling policies,
PNG communities lead conservation and climate resilience efforts
COMMUNITY-LED conservation projects in remote areas of Papua New Guinea are receiving further technical and capacity-building
Warwick Fiji appoints first local general manager
WARWICK Fiji Resort has appointed its first Fijian General Manager, with Tomasi Turukawa set to lead the Coral Coast property
Solomon Islands needs women at the centre of peace, security and governance
SINCE 2024, the Solomon Islands Young Women’s Parliamentary Group has been strengthening our capacity in human security and
Beyond the crown: Tora turns Psychology passion into purpose
FORMER Hibiscus queen Melania Tora has graduated with a Master of Arts in Psychology, marking another milestone in a journey she
No replacement for Fiji minister
FIJI’s Parliament will be reduced by one member after the death of Employment Minister Agni Deo Singh was announced
Vanuatu Met Service earns aviation weather certification
VANUATU’S meteorological authority has achieved international aviation service weather compliance. It is the end of a 14-year journey
Drua to start 2027 season in Christchurch
THE Swire Shipping Fijian Drua will take on the Highlanders in Super Round of the 2027 Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific season on April
Naulumatua breaks new ground with postgraduate achievement
AT just 23, Karalaini Bela Naulumatua is already looking towards her next academic milestone after graduating with a
Lau law graduate inspires younger siblings to dream big
FOR Beth Ledua Lakepa, graduating with a Bachelor of Laws is more than a personal achievement — it is an example she hopes her
Chinese firm buys PNG gold mine
A CHINESE company has spent more than $AUD1 billion on the purchase of mines and port facilities across three islands in Papua New
Fiji Olympian joins US coaching event
FIJI Olympian Venice Traill will travel to the United States next week to undertake the next stages of an International
Mobility provisions in recent Australia–Pacific bilateral agreements
IN the wake of the 2026 Pacific leaders' meeting in Palau, it is timely to reflect on their endorsement in 2023 of the Pacific
New mother overcomes pregnancy and study break to graduate
BALANCING pregnancy, final exams and the demands of university life was not easy for 26-year-old Simran Serana
Tuvaluan mother graduates after decade-long return to study
A DECADE after leaving formal education, Famomoi Niukena has graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce, overcoming the challenges of
Peace must mean inclusive human security
THE Pacific Islands Forum has before it an important opportunity to ensure that the Regional Action Plan on Peace and Security does
