Spanish airline boosts Air NZ’s Pacific service
AIR New Zealand will partner with Spanish charter airline, Wamos Air, to enhance services to the Pacific during the Christmas and Easter
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Samoa launches Australia tourism bid
SAMOAN hoteliers and tour operators will hit the Australia market hard in November as they make a major push to boost visitor
Fiji Deputy PM quits over perjury charges
FIJI'S Deputy Prime Minister, Manoa Kamikamica, has resigned from Cabinet after being charged with
Ocean defender calls for scaling up Pacific stewardship
AT the close of the 5th Pacific Human Rights Film Festival in Suva, the screening of Oceans with David Attenborough sparked a vital conversation on the urgent need to protect our
Protect Pacific people, don’t let down your guard, says WHO rep
PACIFIC health ministers have been challenged to tackle HIV, climate change and emergencies head
Humble PNG church worker becomes a saint
A HUMBLE Papua New Guinean catechist from Rakunai in East New Britain Province is the first Pacific
Tongan doctor to head Pacific Community
DOCTOR Paula Vivili has been appointed Director General of the Pacific
Germany marks reunification, strengthens Pacific partnerships
GERMANY has committed itself to strengthening ties within the
Agriculture, tourism focus of business council talks
EXPECT agriculture and tourism to take centre stage at the Australia-Fiji Business Council on the Gold Cost next
Mentorship on the open sea
WITH over 13 years of experience in traditional voyaging, Iva Nancy Vunikura was honoured to assume the title of matua, a role that entails mentorship and guidance, especially to the young crew on board the Uto Ni
Father shares traditions with daughter
KAIAFA Ledua is no stranger to the ocean and sailing. But he’s just returned from the most rewarding voyage of his life – a father and daughter sail to and from the 54th Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders Meeting
Pacific islanders face discriminatory migration policies in NZ
NEW Zealand is failing to protect those most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change in the Pacific islands. A report by human rights organisation, Amnesty International, says discriminatory migration policies tear
Adeang back as Nauru president
DAVID Adeang will serve another term as Nauru’s president after he was elected unopposed early this week. Adeang was re-elected from Ubenide Constituency with parliamentarians Reagan Aliklik, Russ Kun, and Ranin
Cycle of violence against kids must change: Judge
FIJI must urgently reform outdated disciplinary practices that harm children and perpetuate a cycle of violence. That’s the outcome of a national conversation on corporal
Taiwan–Fiji partnership bears fruit across key sectors
CONTINUED strengthening of partnerships between Taiwan and Fiji have had a positive impact on local
Australia-Fiji business forum to focus on growth, digitalisation, and sustainability
THE upcoming 29th Australia-Fiji Business Forum, taking place from 22–24 October 2025 at the Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel, will bring together business leaders, policymakers, and industry experts for three days of
Australia-Fiji business forum to spotlight revitalised Fiji economy
FIJI'S economic transformation and future trade opportunities will take centre stage at this year’s 29th Australia-Fiji Business Forum, says Council President Zane
Tuvalu’s existence hangs in balance
CLIMATE change and sea level rise are Tuvalu’s greatest security threats, and major polluters must enter legally binding obligations on the matter, Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo
We are watching you, and we will get you – Rabuka
THE inauguration of the Vuvale Maritime Essential Services Centre (VMESC) in Lami, Fiji, marks a significant advancement in regional collaboration for maritime security in the
Uto Ni Yalo has arrived back home
UTO has arrived back home a day early, sparking excitement among members of the Uto NI Yalo trust, friends and families eagerly awaiting
Another Paris earthquake sends tsunamis to the Pacific
ACROSS the Pacific islands, people know that earthquakes can trigger tsunamis that travel across vast
Gender equality at heart of Pacific Islands agenda
SOLOMON Islands Prime Minister and Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum, Jeremiah Manele, delivered a strong statement at the 80th General Assembly, marking the thirtieth Anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on
Mullally first woman to head global Anglican church
DAME Sarah Mullally will be the next head of the worldwide Anglican Church as the first female Archbishop of