Fiji formally joins landmark Pacific Rugby League Partnership
FIJI has joined the Pacific Rugby League Partnership, with Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and Fiji Minister for Youth and Sports Jese Saukuru signing the Statement of Intent in Parliament
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From Ōtara to Elam: Tongan scholar’s journey comes full circle
TONGAN artist and University of Auckland alumnus Dr Sione Faletau has been appointed a permanent lecturer at the Elam School of Fine
Pacific maritime projects estimated at $3.7 billion over a decade
THE Pacific invested an estimated $USD3.7 billion across 115 maritime projects between 2016 and
Operation Island Chief identifies 16 vessels in illegal fishing crackdown
A REGIONAL surveillance operation targeting illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing identified 16 vessels of interest and led to the detention or apprehension of four
Wame Blood nomination a victory for PNG’s creative industry
PAPUA New Guinea’s acclaimed music group Wame Blood has been hailed for representing the nation at the 2026 Pacific Music Awards in Auckland, New Zealand, despite not receiving an
Planned deployment of offensive missiles to Guam raises concerns
FOR too long, Guam has been described as the tip of the
Law student challenges Fiji’s HIV approach
FIJI’S youth have been challenged to take a greater part in the national HIV epidemic.
Fiji urged to strengthen cyber defences as AI-driven threats rise
FIJI is facing a rapidly evolving cybersecurity threat landscape, with cybercriminals increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to launch attacks at greater speed and scale, a regional cybersecurity expert has
To Lead is to Serve: PM Wale
SOLOMON Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale says his government will not accept “business as usual,” emphasizing that the country must now move forward with purpose and
Fiji targets major expansion of digital economy
FIJI is targeting 40,000 new information and communications technology (ICT) jobs over the next five years as the Government accelerates its digital transformation and strengthens national
Samoa’s former prime minister calls for Pacific governments to share power with citizens
SAMOA’S former prime minister Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa has called for governments across the Pacific to create formal platforms where citizens, non-government organisations and governments can work
Speciality private hospital anchors UTOF-FNU investment plan
A SPECIALITY private hospital is at the centre of a proposed investment of more than $FJD200 million by UTOF and Fiji National
Theologian calls for education rooted in community, ethics and self-review
A PACIFIC theologian and educator has called for a fundamental rethink of education systems in the region, saying they must move beyond employment, imported standards and narrow disciplines to become community-based,
Taylor calls for Pacific leadership grounded in culture and collective action
FORMER Pacific Islands Forum secretary general Dame Meg Taylor has called for Pacific leadership to be grounded in the region’s own philosophies, relationships and cultural values rather than borrowed models.
Experts warn of strong El Nino
METEOROLOGISTS expect the El Niño now building in the Pacific Ocean to be the strongest on record, peaking between September and December.
Pacific young people must shape leadership, UNI Fiji vice-chancellor says
PACIFIC leaders must listen to young people and pursue the common good as the region confronts climate distress, rising inequality, weakened civil society and a loss of trust in government, governance and
One Pacific, Naoero Airlines explore commercial, operational cooperation
ONE Pacific Airways, Naoero Airlines, are exploring commercial and operational cooperation, including flight scheduling, passenger connections, cargo and
Pacific leadership needs a Pasifika-centred approach, says Vaai
PACIFIC countries need to rethink how Western philosophies shape leadership and development and strengthen approaches grounded in Pasifika values, knowledge and lived experiences, Pasifika Community Manu Folau Upolu
Fiji and Korea strengthen strategic
FIJI and the Republic of Korea are looking to strengthen their strategic partnership, with discussions focusing on energy security, technology, maritime development and economic cooperation.
Tuilaepa charged over comments on PM
SAMOA’S Opposition leader Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi has been charged over comments he allegedly made about Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt during a recent press conference.
Solomon Islands security treaty proposal under further review
A SOLOMON Islands proposal for a regional security treaty will be considered by national governments and officials following discussions at the Forum Foreign Ministers Meeting in
PIF says no member blocked China missile statement
PACIFIC foreign ministers have agreed that the region should issue a political statement on China’s recent ballistic missile test, but officials continue to negotiate its wording.
Pacific ministers turn unity into test of action ahead of Palau summit
FOR Pacific foreign ministers, unity is no longer just a diplomatic slogan — it is becoming the region’s test of survival in a crowded, uncertain and increasingly contested world.
