Pacific ministers bet on regional shipping pact to unlock climate cash
PACIFIC transport ministers and senior officials are meeting in Majuro, Marshall Islands, this week to launch a new regional shipping alliance that backers say could help the region pull in climate finance, build
Survey finds Samoa youth feel shut out of political processes
A RECENT governance survey has laid bare a disconnect between Samoa’s political leadership and its people.
RBF stands ready amid economic downturn
FIJI’S Reserve Bank predicts that the country’s economy will continue on a downward trend as the effects of the conflict between the US and Iran continue to be felt globally.
224 students graduate from USP Samoa campus
THE University of the South Pacific’s Samoa Campus graduated 224 students last week.
Oceania Customs Organisation appoints Tugaga as new Head of Secretariat
THE Oceania Customs Organisation (OCO) has appointed Laisiana Tugaga as Head of Secretariat.
PM Wale on Australia visit
THE Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, Mathew Wale, has arrived in Australia on his first official overseas visit since taking office.
Fiji-American artist supports Niue youth mural initiative
A VIBRANT wave of creativity, faith, and youth empowerment swept through Niue during the April school holidays.
The Quad meets, Fiji waits outside
FROM Berlin to Delhi, powerful nations still decide Pacific futures without Pacific voices in the room.
Conference addresses New Caledonia’s struggling health sector
HEALTHCARE personnel have been meeting for three days in New Caledonia to look at ways to help out the struggling sector.
Vanuatu on El Niño watch
VANUATU has declared an El Nino watch, as it mobilizes the nation to prepare for potential dry conditions, rising sea temperatures, and reduced rainfall.
Fiji enacts new Tourism Act 2026
FIJI’S tourism industry has entered a new regulatory phase following the passing of the Tourism Bill No. 10 of 2026, which has now
Tonga appoints new Tourism CEO
THE Public Service Commission has appointed Sandradee Fonua Fifita as the new Chief Executive Officer of Tonga’s Ministry of
Pacific youth are worried but want to engage
A SURVEY of young people across four Pacific Island nations has produced telling results. Youth are not that happy with
Reds defeat the Drua at Suncorp
THE Drua—arguably the better performing Pacific unit in Super Rugby this year—bowed out 45–24 in a high scoring
Domestic market key, says Lulutai Airlines CEO
ENSURING they keep the local market connected tops the list of priorities for Tonga’s domestic airline, Lulutai
Communities share internet burden
WHILE internet users in many parts of the world debate buffering speeds and data caps, there are communities across the
New Chief Executive Officer appointed to lead Australia-Pacific business councils
THE Australia Pacific Islands Business Council, Australia Papua New Guinea Business Council and Australia Fiji Business Council
One last sail for the Drua
HEAD coach Glen Jackson is looking forward to seeing the Fijian Drua set sail for one last time this season as they take
Fiji to host South Pacific Tourism Exchange 2027
FIJI has won the bid to host the South Pacific Tourism Exchange (SPTE) 2027, following a decisive vote by the Pacific Tourism
New Caledonia passes competition law
NEW Caledonia's Congress has adopted a bill on competition measures aimed at curbing abusive business practices, including
Vanuatu, Australia to sign strategic pacts
VANUATU will formally sign two major cooperation agreements with Australia and China following months of renegotiation over
Samoan suspects used fake passports in Vietnam killing of crime figure
VIETNAMESE police say two Samoans used fake Australian passports to assassinate Sydney gangster Lorenzo Lemalu in Ho Chi Minh
PNG launches 2027 election readiness drive
PAPUA New Guinea has started formal preparations for the 2027 General Election, with Prime Minister James Marape stating earlier this year that the process started on January
