Look beneath the surface Changing times with Dr Patrick Vakaoti
UNIVERSITIES across the Pacific churn out graduates every year, often ready to enter workforces which have no jobs to
Movers & Shakers
PRESIDENT Ishmael Toroama has officially announced the formation of a new 14-member Executive Council, describing it as the start of a new chapter in Bougainville’s leadership and
Fiji to host international paddlers in 2026
AN iconic outrigger canoe competition has been revived in Fiji after the country’s impressive performance in recent international
Resilience in Silence
VOICES of 1.7 million Pacific Islander persons with disabilities seek partnership and inclusion in shaping the 2050 strategy for the Blue Pacific
Bamboo takes centre stage at IPACS 2025
FROM bicycles to bowls, cups, and more, bamboo stole the spotlight at IPACS 2025, proving it is more than just a traditional craft
Indonesia deepens Pacific ties through cultural synergy
INDONESIA has stepped up its soft diplomacy efforts in the region, through a meeting of artists, cultural practitioners, and communities in a cultural advancement
Transforming health, nutrition, and food systems in the Pacific
The Pacific Islands are rich in edible biodiversity, yet face significant challenges related to nutrition, food security, and reliance on imported processed
Pacific takes joint stand to Tuna talks
TWO regional fisheries organisations have agreed on a unified position ahead of the annual Tuna Commission in
Joint fisheries exercise goes high tech
PACIFIC nations have covered more than 30 million square kilometres of ocean in a regional effort to detect and deter illegal, unreported, and unregulated
A Decade of Ambition: The Pacific’s Climate Reality Ahead of COP30
Ten years ago, the collective voice of the Pacific Islands helped embed the 1.5°C warming limit in the Paris Agreement – a scientifically grounded survival line. As the world turns
Mentorship on the open sea
WITH over 13 years of experience in traditional voyaging, Iva Nancy Vunikura was honoured to assume the title of matua, a role that entails mentorship and guidance, especially to the young crew on board the Uto Ni
