The Pacific’s remittance dependence: labour out, cash in
OVER three decades in the United Nations system, from village classrooms in Fiji to ministries in Africa and labor institutes across Asia, I have heard the same question: how do we build an economy strong enough to keep
Briefs
AMERICAN Samoa has entered the new year with renewed attention on strengthening its economy and staying connected in an increasingly digital
Churches seek higher learning
ACROSS the Pacific, churches have embarked on a campaign to upgrade teaching facilities for ministers and church
Learning a new weave
BUILDING strong ties with regional universities and churches ensures climate education reflects local realities and cultural
Solomons airline spreads wings to PNG
SOLOMON Islands’ national carrier will introduce flights to Papua New Guinea, allowing connections to
Time to teach survival
CLIMATE change education in Pacific schools is no longer optional; it’s a matter of
Pacific LBQ Activists Hold Feminist Strategy Meeting in Fiji
TWENTY-SEVEN Lesbian, Bisexual, and Queer (LBQ+) feminists from ten Pacific Island countries and territories gathered in
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
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
Naval officer decorated for leadership of response to sinking of HMNZS Manawanui
THE New Zealand navy officer who led the response to the grounding and sinking of a ship off the Samoan coast in 2024 has been recognised in the New Year Honours
Pacific nations strengthen port control oversight
PACIFIC Island countries are stepping up efforts to strengthen port state control as maritime officials met in Auckland, New
