Modern slavery in plain sight: Wealth from labour scheme comes at a cost
THE Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme generates substantial economic value primarily within Australia, with only a fraction of benefits reaching Pacific Island nations.
Fijian art takes flight
FIJI’S national carrier is elevating its in-flight experience by highlighting the work of local artisans in its latest “Meet the Makers” campaign.
Controversy erupts ahead of Miss Pacific Islands pageant
THE Miss Pacific Islands Pageant, set to be held in Nadi, Fiji, next month, is generating excitement across the Pacific—but not only for its celebration of beauty and culture.
Labour remittances hit all-time high in Solomons
SOLOMON Islanders working abroad sent home a record $USD61 million between July 2024 and June 2025.
Solomons PM welcomes Australia envoy
CAREER diplomat Jeff Roach is Australia’s new high commissioner to Solomon Islands.
Burness heads farmer group
THE Pacific Farmer Organisations (PFO) has appointed Aileen Burness as its Chair – the first woman to hold the role.
Talk peace, Papuans tell Indonesia
PAPUAN peace advocates have called on Indonesia to initiate dialogue or peace negotiations to end 50 years of conflict.
Palau takes US cash for deportees
PALAU will take 75 people deported from the United States in a deal struck late last year.
We Say: See, judge, act. Bougainville – Elephant in the Pacific room
Pacific champion: From village garden to world stage
Right royal mess: Is Tonga’s democracy being rolled back?
COP30 – Chaos, Courage, calling: The Pacific’s unbroken call to keep 1.5 alive
Labour mobility: Double-edged sword
Japan confronts investment hurdles
Off the hook: Billion-dollar industry escapes oversight
Moruroa e Tatou: A new generation steps up
A new cultural alliance for the Pacific
Utility weds art: Culture blends with technology
Let us prey: How technology and faith intersect in the digital age
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