PIFS leans on ASEAN model as it retools for a changing region
PACIFIC Islands Forum (PIFS) leaders are trying to redesign the region’s political and security machinery to better protect unity,
Governance
Making ocean dreams come true for the region
In New York early this year, the global community witnessed the completion of the third and final Preparatory Commission (PrepCom3) to lay...
Prime Minister Rabuka Marks Historic First Visit to FNU with Leadership Course Launch
Suva, Fiji – The Executive Public Leadership Course was officially launched today at the Fiji National University's Nasinu Campus by
Pacific Board Governance Announces 2026 Pacific Islands Board Governance Workshop
Pacific Board Governance (PBG) invites senior leaders from government ministries, state‑owned enterprises, statutory bodies,
Young Fijians speak: Distrust, and a demand for accountability
A RECENT survey of young Fijians between 18 and 35 paints a revealing picture of how the next generation views governance. It
Conference addresses New Caledonia’s struggling health sector
HEALTHCARE personnel have been meeting for three days in New Caledonia to look at ways to help out the struggling sector.
Pacific youth are worried but want to engage
A SURVEY of young people across four Pacific Island nations has produced telling results. Youth are not that happy with
New Chief Executive Officer appointed to lead Australia-Pacific business councils
THE Australia Pacific Islands Business Council, Australia Papua New Guinea Business Council and Australia Fiji Business Council
USP academic reflects on the enduring legacy of Ratu Sukuna
As Fiji commemorates Ratu Sukuna Day, reflections continue on how the great statesman’s vision for land governance,
USP Council meeting reaffirms commitment to Pacific leadership and institutional renewal
The 101st meeting of the Council of The University of the South Pacific (USP) was convened in Nukuʻalofa in the Kingdom of
Rabuka defends local election delay as fiscal step, says Fiji must avoid ‘voter burnout’
PRIME Minister Sitiveni Rabuka defended his government’s decision to delay local government elections, saying the
Fiji puts off local government elections until national polls: PM
FIJI will defer local government elections until after the next general election. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has
Change is coming – Wale’s promises to Solomon Islands
SOLOMON Islands' new Prime Minister, Matthew Cooper Wale, has promised the country that "change is
Wale is new Solomons PM
MATTHEW Wale has been elected Solomon Islands Prime Minister in a narrow 26–22 vote in Honiara this hour. The former Opposition
Pacific nations boost understanding of BBNJ treaty framework
PACIFIC Island countries are strengthening their understanding of the international Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction
Scrum time in Hapi Isles
THE Solomon Islands has been gripped by a protracted leadership crisis since March 2026. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has
Solomons MPs in buy-out claim
SOLOMON Islands Members of Parliament claim they have been offered money to join Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele’s minority
Worrying times – PNG elections loom
IT’S becoming routine now. Papua New Guinea holds an election. There are irregularities, allegations, omissions, bad
New programme KiriLEAD to strengthen civil society engagement and government systems
Tarawa, Kiribati – With the call of a conch shell and collective unveiling of banners, the Governments of Kiribati and
Legal showdown in Solomons political deadlock
SOLOMON Islands Prime Minister, Jeremiah Manele, faces a court battle as 28 members of parliament challenge
Whispers
SO which diplomat funded a university conference on ‘Sovereignty in Oceania’, but then didn’t like the line-up of
Sharing is key
A GROWING call for shared leadership between men and women is emerging across the Pacific, as women leaders push for stronger representation in decision-making and governance. One Pacific leader advocating for this
