One dead in Solomons mine mishap
AT least one person is dead after a mine collapse on Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands.
Australia outstrips China in Pacific aid
AUSTRALIA has overtaken China to become the Pacific’s dominant source of lending and infrastructure investment according to the 2026 Lowy Institute Pacific Aid Map.
US Congressional leaders introduce resolution to celebrate 55 years of ties with Fiji
PACIFIC leaders in Congress have introduced a resolution to mark 55 years of diplomatic ties with Fiji while reaffirming the United States’ long-term commitment to regional security and environmental cooperation.
Australia appoints New High Commissioner to Naoero
AUSTRALIA has appointed career diplomat Lisa White as its next high commissioner to Naoero (Nauru).
AIIB-World Bank provide $230 million budget support for Fiji
THE Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has approved $USD80 million in sovereign-backed financing for Fiji, joining the World Bank in a package worth $USD230 million.
Pacific nations set sustainable controls for Albacore Tuna
PACIFIC nations are moving to turn a landmark South Pacific albacore tuna deal into enforceable rules, as the region begins work on the measures needed to put its new harvest strategy into effect.
Samoa turns to new data system to guide education reform
SAMOA has launched an education management information system aimed at giving officials real-time data on students, teachers and schools.
UN Climate chief links clean power to jobs, security and stability
FASTER energy transitions are core to national security strategies, and renewables are central to economic security, peace and stability, says United Nations Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell.
