SPBD Fiji launches 2025 Businesswoman of the Year Awards
SPBD Fiji has officially launched its 2025 Businesswoman of the Year Awards. The Awards will be held under the theme, "Empowering
Leadership
Milestone for Niue: Elected women signal new era of Pacific leadership
NIUE has marked a historic milestone in its democratic journey, with the election of seven women into Parliament.
40 Public Sector Leaders Graduate from FNU’s Inaugural Executive Leadership Programme
SUVA, FIJI- Forty public sector professionals have graduated from the inaugural Executive Public Leadership Course at the Fiji
Women break through at airport
FIJI Airports is celebrating the achievements of female engineers who are helping to shape the future of aviation infrastructure
Pacific democracy needs youth voice, Gavoka says
FIJI'S Deputy Prime Minister, Viliame Gavoka, delivered a strong message to Pacific youth this week:
PACNEWS TWO, 19 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — “Those blocking climate science are not our friends”: Pacific issues strong warning at Bonn talks2. PACIFIC — Climate, migration and leadership rise to the top of
Traditional leaders urge village-level fight against Fiji’s drug crisis
FIJI’S Great Council of Chiefs (GCC) says the country’s worsening drug problem and the rise in HIV infections are now pressing
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
U.S. Embassy Suva and Fiji National University Launch Executive Public Leadership Course
Suva, Fiji – The U.S. Embassy in Suva and the Fiji National University (FNU) today begin the Executive Public Leadership Course. The programme will be officially launched on 17 June and will
U.S. Embassy Suva and Fiji National University Launch Executive Public Leadership Course
Suva, Fiji – The U.S. Embassy in Suva and the Fiji National University (FNU) today begin the Executive Public Leadership Course. The programme will be officially launched on 17 June and will
PACNEWS THREE, 15 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — COP31 Pacific Climate envoys to elevate climate change impacts on global stage2. PACIFIC — Palau makes historic call for UN nicotine control ahead of Pacific Leaders’ Forum3.
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,
Tonga appoints new Tourism CEO
THE Public Service Commission has appointed Sandradee Fonua Fifita as the new Chief Executive Officer of Tonga’s Ministry of
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,
PNG launches 2027 election readiness drive
PAPUA New Guinea has started formal preparations for the 2027 General Election, with Prime Minister James Marape stating earlier this year that the process started on January
It’s never too late
“NEVER believe it’s too late to study,” says Jovesa Saumaki, who recently graduated from the Fiji National University (FNU),
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
ONE STRATEGY, MANY HANDS: Navigating the Blue Pacific vision
PACIFIC Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa has called for a new era of honesty, leadership, and collective discipline as
Building Leaders, Transforming Workplaces
NASINU, FIJI — In today’s dynamic professional landscape, effective leadership has become a cornerstone of organisational
Solomons MPs to decide Manele’s future
THE Solomon Islands parliament must meet by Thursday to debate a vote of no confidence against Prime Minister Jeremiah
One collective breath: building an interconnected health emergency leadership corps to enhance pandemic preparedness
Dr Joseph Takai, who leads health outbreak and emergency response actions in Tonga as a Senior Medical Officer with the
Movers and Shakers
CHIEF Secretary Kearnneth Nanei has been appointed Chairman of Bougainville Copper Limited (BCL), succeeding Sir Melchior Togolo.
USP Pro-Chancellor challenges new generation of Pacific leaders at Emalus graduation
As The University of the South Pacific (USP) graduation season continues across the region, the Emalus Campus ceremony in
