Waqainabete-Tuisese assumes role at IUCN Oceania
THE International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has now appointed Susana Lomani Waqainabete-Tuisese as its new Regional
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Fiji, Samoa out as EU updates tax blacklist
SAMOA and Fiji have been dropped from the European Union’s list of non-cooperative tax
Moana Pasifika drop Tonga match
MOANA Pasifika CEO, Debbie Sorensen, confirmed that the decision came down to a lack of funding and sponsorship, despite the
Vanuatu-US in climate resolution standoff
VANUATU is pushing forward with a UN General Assembly resolution to enshrine a landmark opinion of the International Court of
US pushes closer to Pacific mining
PACIFIC countries appear to be edging closer to deep-sea mining as they meet the United States in what has been termed a prosperity
Hope in Tuvalu’s climate change response: Falepili to Digital Nation
NEWS articles about Tuvalu consistently depict the country from the perspective of climate loss.
Vanuatu United FC fight hard to beat Bula FC in Melbourne
BULA FC looked fresh at the beginning of their OFC Pro League tie against Vanuatu
South Melbourne in 1-1 draw against Auckland FC
TOP seeds in the OFC Pro League battled to a 1-01 draw at Olympic Park,
Solomon Kings masterclass win in the rain against PNG Hekari
RIGHT from the get-go, the Solomon Kings took control of the ball and attacked PNG Hekari’s goal in their OFC Pro League encounter. Passes were neat and crisp despite the late afternoon
Forum, ADB sign deal
THE Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed an agreement to deepen collaboration across key regional
Fijian Drua outdone by NSW Waratahs in Sydney
FIJIAN Drua head coach Glen Jackson says the six-day turnaround was a major factor in his side’s 13-36 loss to the Waratahs in
Public service media help anchor reliable information
ACROSS the Indo-Pacific, people are spending more time online but finding it harder to know what to
Building tomorrow’s leaders today through the Erasmus programme
THE Erasmus program has grown from a European unity effort into a global educational opportunity with significant personal and regional
Fijian Drua excited to do better against the NSW Waratahs
AFTER a disappointing season opener in Lautoka against Moana Pasifika last Saturday, Fijian Drua head coach Glen Jackson reflected on the loss and is now looking forward to doing better this
Fiji Innovation Hub hosts first national hackathon
THE Fiji Innovation Hub has hosted a national Hackathon, marking a significant milestone in Fiji’s growing digital and entrepreneurship
Pacific youth launch Yumi Rise Collective for climate justice
IN 2025, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered its landmark advisory opinion on “the obligations of states with respect to climate change” at the Peace Palace in The Hague.
Fiji’s ex PM and top cop on bail
FORMER Fiji Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama and axed police chief, Sitiveni Qiliho are on bail tonight after facing counts of inciting
Pacific leaders urge action on corruption
ERADICATING corruption across the region remains critical to securing a peaceful,
Four Cuvu villages earn tsunami-ready status
FOUR coastal villages in Fiji’s Cuvu District have achieved international recognition under the UNESCO Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Tsunami Ready
Former Fijian PM, police chief in custody on treason claims
FORMER Fijian military strongman is in custody tonight, facing charges of inciting troops to overthrow a newly elected government in
Philippine Airlines expands Palau
PHILIPPINE Airlines will begin twice-weekly service between Palau and Manila starting March 29, expanding international access and strengthening travel links for
French destroy drugs worth $USD2.4 billion
FRENCH authorities have seized a third major cocaine shipment near French Polynesia, bringing the total amount intercepted since the beginning of the year to 11.5