When time is up
PAPUA New Guinea and Fiji have started preparations for general elections – the former in 2027 and the latter this year or early in 2027.
Fiji
When the badge becomes heavy
AT the end of a shift in Fiji, the police badge may come off, but the work often does not.
PACNEWS ONE, 26 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Australia says China seeking permanent security presence in Pacific2. SOL — Solomon Islands urged to act Now as ‘Super El Niño’ threat looms3. PACIFIC — NOAA
NeXTGEN ALLIANCE PARTY Registered – Fiji Now Has Nine Political Parties
The Registrar of Political Parties (Registrar), Ms Ana Mataiciwa, has approved the registration of the NeXTGEN ALLIANCE PARTY
When the badge becomes heavy
AT the end of a shift in Fiji, the police badge may come off, but the work often does not.
Fiji registers ninth political party
FIJI'S political landscape has expanded with the registration of the NeXTGEN ALLIANCE PARTY (NGAP), bringing the total number of registered political parties in the country to nine.
Homestay expansion gives Rotuma Tourism a lift
ROTUMA, located about 465 north-northwest of Fiji’s main islands, has seen its thin tourism sector get a small but significant boost.
Vaitupu islanders mark 80th anniversary of move to Fiji
A YEAR after World War II, 37 Tuvaluans left Vaitupu aboard the Fijian colonial vessel Degei to resettle on Kioa Island in northern
Women break through at airport
FIJI Airports is celebrating the achievements of female engineers who are helping to shape the future of aviation infrastructure
Drua women claim another win at home
IT was a tough contest as the Fijian Drua hosted the ACT Brumbies at the Four R in Ba. In the end the Drua won 42 - 20 to claim their second win for the season.
Fiji seeks deeper trade, investment ties with New Zealand
FIJI has urged New Zealand businesses to deepen commercial ties and support new investment projects as the government moves to accelerate trade reforms and expand market access.
Boost for Tuvalu police with qualified officers
TUVALU’S police force will be boosted by 10 newly graduated officers next week.The officers—six men and four women—completed a
Fiji polls on track, says Turaga
FIJI'S Minister for Justice and Acting Attorney-General, Siromi Turaga, has moved to dismiss speculation that Fiji’s next General Elections could be postponed.
Accor and Yavu Collective sign major Fiji hotel deal
A MAJOR hospitality agreement is set to strengthen Fiji’s tourism sector, with global hotel group Accor and Fijian-owned Yavu Collective signing a landmark deal to introduce three new hotels across Denarau and Nadi.
Pacific leaders prove education has no expiry date
AGE is no barrier to learning, and the Pacific has long shown that education can be a lifelong pursuit.
Drua tame force at home
THE Fijian Drua claimed their first win of the season a at home against the Western Force in front of a small crowd today.
NZDF and Customs search for illegal activity in Fiji waters
NEW Zealand air force and Customs units have stepped up operations in Fiji waters in efforts to reduce drug trafficking and illegal
Why Tungaru matters: identity, decolonisation and our nation’s future
I HAVE been talking about this since around 2015, long before recent news about Nauru considering a return to its original name, Naoero, and long before the re-emergence of conversations in Fiji about reclaiming its
Pacific immigration leaders mark 30 years of regional cooperation
PACIFIC governments are tightening cooperation on border security and labour mobility as regional migration, crime and security pressures intensify, with immigration leaders meeting in Suva this week to mark 30 years of
Fijian Kava initiative seeks global link for farmers
A NEW digital platform launched for public testing this week aims to connect Fijian kava farmers directly with buyers around the world, cutting out middlemen and giving growers their own verifiable identity.
A country burns: Meanwhile, chiefs argue over a name
IN April, I caught up with a close friend in Melbourne, an Indo-Fijian woman who left Fiji 30 years ago in search of a better life.
Drug find on remote Fijian island
ISLANDERS on Ogea in Fiji’s Eastern Division have reported finding packets of what is believed to be cocaine on a remote beach.
Fiji central bank cuts 2026 growth forecast as inflation climbs
FIJI’S central bank has sharply lowered its economic growth outlook for 2026, warning that higher fuel prices, rising inflation and softer consumer spending are slowing activity.
