‘Breaking Ground’ premieres, celebrating women’s rise in rugby

“THIS documentary is not just a film, it is a movement,” Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Sashi Kiran said at the premiere of Breaking Ground: The Rise of Women’s Rugby in Fiji at Damodar Cinemas

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Pacific Mana: Dr Johansson-Fua leads research to strengthen regional education

Pioneering a new path in academia, Dr Seu'ula Johansson-Fua is set to undertake revolutionary research aimed at strengthening institutional leadership and sustainability across the

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Fiji launches toll-free line and Miss Fiji Song to promote online safety

FIJI has launched a new toll-free helpline—1548—and the Miss Fiji Pageant Online Safety Song, as part of a nationwide movement to combat cyberbullying, online scams, and digital

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Research leads innovation in climate-resilient crops for Samoa

Dr Leslie Toralba Ubaub, a Lecturer in the Discipline of Agriculture and Food Technology at The University of the South Pacific (USP) Samoa Campus,

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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

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Menopause is not a Choice for Women – Break the Silence and Let’s Talk About It!

What do we want? Break the Silence and Stigma on Menopause! When do we want it? Now!

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SmartCatch AI : A new tool designed to support Sustainable fishing in Fiji

The sun dips low over Fiji’s western coast as a fisherman hauls his catch ashore. Hours at sea under the scorching sun have yielded bundles of fish, but when he sells them at the market, much of the profit slips away

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You cannot pour from an ‘Empty Cup’

THE Pacific is uniting voices for social change at the Pacific Social Work Symposium in Fiji, where social work professionals, advocates, and community leaders come together to discuss social justice and

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Fisheries expert breaks silence on gender barriers

A FIJIAN fisheries expert has revealed  how women face systemic discrimination in the maritime industry, confronting traditional expectations that silence female voices and limit their professional opportunities.

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Solomon Islands removes menstrual product taxes

THE Solomon Islands has abolished all taxes on menstrual products, becoming the first Pacific nation to combat period

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Empowering Pacific Women in Energy Sector

A powerful dialogue on gender equality in the energy sector unfolded at the recent Talanoa 'Employ Women, Empower the Pacific', hosted by the Pacific Power Association and the World Bank’s Pacific Women in Power

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Celebrating women in business on International Women’s Day

“Empowering women economically benefits families, businesses, and the nation,” said Minister for Women, Children, and Social Protection, Sashi Kiran, during the South Pacific Stock Exchange’s

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Maria Linibi is Recipient of the 2024 WIN DRR Excellence Award

Maria Linibi’s work supporting more than 20,000 women farmers across Papua New Guinea has been recognised through a significant global award in 2024. Linibi is the recipient of the 2024 Women’s International Network

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Spotlight on PCRIC CEO, Aholotu Palu

Many of the region’s leaders, past and present, rose from very humble beginnings. In that respect, Pacific Catastrophe Risk Insurance Company (PCRIC) CEO, Aholotu Palu, is no different. He attributes his modest

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Pacific Legal Network Announces New Member Firm in Cook Islands

Pacific Legal Network (PLN) is very pleased to announce our newest member firm, Rokoika Law, a boutique law firm based in the Cook Islands. Under the leadership of Lavi Rokoika, Rokoika Law has established itself as an

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