BBNJ pact now in force
THE BBNJ Agreement has officially entered into force, marking a new era for the world’s oceans.
Canada funds Pacific women climate resilience
WOMEN leaders in the Pacific region are poised to take centre stage in climate resilience and sustainable development, thanks to a new initiative funded by the Government of Canada.
Defending ambition in Belém: a Fijian negotiator’s reflection on COP30
FOR Small Island Developing States (SIDS), climate change is not a distant or theoretical concern. It is already reshaping coastlines, undermining food security, and forcing communities to confront displacement.
US climate denial allows China a Pacific foothold
CHINA has reacted swiftly to President Donald Trump’s decision to remove funding from climate change organisations, including the South Pacific Regional Environment Programme.
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.
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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