Samoa’s former prime minister calls for Pacific governments to share power with citizens
SAMOA’S former prime minister Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa has called for governments across the Pacific to create formal platforms where citizens, non-government organisations and governments can work
Theologian calls for education rooted in community, ethics and self-review
A PACIFIC theologian and educator has called for a fundamental rethink of education systems in the region, saying they must move beyond employment, imported standards and narrow disciplines to become community-based,
Shangri-La Fiji Inspires the Next Generation Through Chinese Cultural Exchange
More than 100 Coral Coast students experienced the richness of Chinese arts and traditions through a cultural exchange programme
Fiji’s drug crisis forces new rehab push
FIJI'S Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka officially opened the Salvation Army’s new Drug and Alcohol Recovery Programme facility as part of the country’s wider fight against a worsening crisis.
Cruise tourism returns to Yasawa-i-Rara, highlighting a model for remote tourism growth
Cruise tourism is bringing fresh income and renewed optimism to Yasawa-i-Rara in Fiji’s Yasawa Group, as improvedmaritime access
Pacific in crisis mode: Community approach needed
IF the Pacific is to come to grips with the drug crisis, it is going to take a "whole of community" approach – because the
Navitilevu Bay’s restoration: Deadwood cleared, mangroves thriving
RESTORATION efforts in Fiji’s Navitilevu Bay in the Ra Province have transformed a previously deadwood-strewn site into an
Charting a course: strategic vision for sustainable communities
THE Soko ni Nuinui (Voyage of Hope), launched earlier this month, outlined a strategic framework for a
From cockpit to cap and gown: Graduands share stories of grit, family and giving back
AT the University of the South Pacific’s graduation, an MBA graduate who flies for Fiji Airways and a young
Joint ownership model elevates Yasawa Islands Tourism
A NEW joint-ownership model between local landowners and investors marks a pioneering approach to tourism
Community-driven approach to sustainable Tourism in Vanua Levu
GOVERNMENT projects and community engagement efforts are ongoing in Vanua Levu, Fiji’s second largest island, but progress is slow, with hopes for better coordination and infrastructure
People before profit
SOLOMON Islands is reshaping its tourism sector, putting people, culture, and sustainability at the heart of
Flip the script
FOR decades, in Maumi Village in Tailevu, about an hour's drive from Fiji's capital,
Guardians of the valley: Restoring ecosystems in Kouaoua
A COMMUNITY-DRIVEN environmental initiative is underway in Kouaoua, New Caledonia, aimed at mitigating the
Naidiri Marine Biodiversity Park: A Small Village Making a Big Impact
On a quiet afternoon in 2009, after a game of touch rugby, Manoa Duwai sat down to eat. In front of him was a bowl of rice and cup of
Faith-informed voices shape climate relocation decisions
THE Pacific Conference of Churches (PCC) has successfully involved community representatives directly in high-level climate mobility discussions, moving beyond just speaking for
Water foundation donates $301,000 to local charities
THE FIJI Water Foundation allocated over FJ$301,000 to 62 local charities through its 2025 Wonderful Giving program, marking a significant year of employee-led philanthropy to strengthen
TE RAN AE E MANO, E MOA MAN TE MWEENGA (Safe Water Starts at Home): “How Kiritimati’s Nei Baneawa Women Are Leading the Way”
On Kiritimati Island, clean water is more than a basic need – it’s a community effort.
A new chapter for Fiji’s classrooms
FOR more than a decade, Fiji Book Drive has been quietly transforming classrooms across the islands bringing stories, knowledge, and hope to thousands of
Ocean defender calls for scaling up Pacific stewardship
AT the close of the 5th Pacific Human Rights Film Festival in Suva, the screening of Oceans with David Attenborough sparked a vital conversation on the urgent need to protect our
Tapestry of joy and concern: Vosayaco reflects on 55 years of independence
FOR 79-year-old Tokasa Vosayaco, Fiji’s journey to nationhood is not just a chapter in a history book; it is the story of her life, woven with threads of joy, trepidation, and an enduring faith in
People centre of ocean conference
THE second Pacific Islands Ocean Conference (PIOC) opened on September 29 at the Heritage Park Hotel, drawing traditional knowledge holders, scientists, and ocean professionals from across the
Where Colour is Rare, Light is Everything: A Solar Journey in Pingelap
In the western Pacific Ocean lies the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), a Pacific nation made up of 607 islands spread across four states: Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, and Kosrae. Among them is the remote atoll of Pingelap
