UN promises future without colonialism
THE United Nations remains committed to eradicating colonialism through ongoing support and coordination with territories and administering
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ADB boosts support for Solomon Islands’ economic development
A MAJOR boost for Solomon Islands comes as the Asian Development Bank (ADB) strengthens its presence, focusing on transformative projects in energy and education to support sustainable economic growth and
Puna takes helm at Pacific Islands Development Program
FORMER Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum, Henry Puna, has now been appointed Interim
Collaborative efforts needed for Fiji’s national development
FIJI’S national development priorities must be closely linked to funding and realistic implementation to improve policy
Building trust through transparent public finance practices
PUBLIC finance decisions must connect clearly to people's lives through ongoing dialogue and
Vaka Pasifika develops blueprint for Fiji’s budget accountability
THE Vaka Pasifika project is reaching its final phase, focusing on strengthening civil society participation in Fiji’s budget
Samoa Minister champions digital safety
THE Minister of Tourism for SamoaFata Ryan Schuster has called for stronger regional unity to protect Pacific cultures and dignity in the digital
Moana Pasifika defeat Fijian Drua in Lautoka
A DOMINANT first half performance by Moana Pasifika enabled them to defeat the Fijian Drua 40-26 at Lautoka’s Churchill
Samoa considers national minimum wage
SAMOA’S cabinet has approved consultations on a national minimum wage of $WST6 an hour and announced a pay rise for all civil
Havili to notch 50th match against Drua
WILLIAM Havili will become the first Moana Pasifika player to appear in 50 matches, when the team face Pacific rivals, the Fijian Drua in Lautoka this
Nauru seeks name change
NAURU’S government has tabled a constitutional amendment that would change the country’s name from Nauru to
Samoa authorities detain NZ passport holder in airport marijuana seizure
A SAMOAN holding a New Zealand passport has been detained in Apia after allegedly being found with 90 grams of marijuana and drug
Miss Pacific Islands 2026 champions online safety and regional unity
FIJI has welcomed the Pacific back to its shores as host of the 37th Miss Pacific Islands Pageant, after a nine-year
Fiji churches unite with Police in frontline battle against drug crisis
IN a landmark show of unity, churches across Fiji have committed to tackling the nation’s escalating drug crisis, pledging a compassionate and coordinated response alongside government
Collective action for trust and integrity in Commonwealth governance
THE Nadi Declaration renews core Commonwealth principles to strengthen the rule of law, human rights, and governance across 56 member
Shaping the future for all citizens
THE Commonwealth is advancing practical legislative initiatives to empower women, youth, and marginalised groups for broader societal
Fiji recognised for justice Innovation at Commonwealth meeting
THE Commonwealth ministers meeting reinforced the critical role of the rule of law for democracy and recognised Fiji’s achievement in justice
Commonwealth creates model laws for global AI regulation
THE Commonwealth leads global efforts to create model laws on AI, aiming to harness its benefits while mitigating risks across 56 diverse
Solomons faces corruption challenge
SOLOMON Islands remains mired in significant corruption challenges. That’s the warning from Transparency Solomon Islands
Patriarchy alive and well in regional law enforcement
ACROSS the Pacific, gender equality in policing has become a badge of reform. Recruitment targets are
Modest growth for Samoa tourism
VISITOR arrivals to Samoa grew by 0.3 per cent between January and November 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, indicating modest but encouraging growth for the tourism
Solomons PM sacks two ministers
SOLOMON Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele says two ministers removed from their portfolios this week will be offered roles on cabinet
Global call to solidify the rule of law
THE rule of law isn't just an abstract principle for constitutions or courts; it's the foundation of citizens' trust in democracy and safeguards their safety, health, and