COP31 deadlock: Australia has the votes, Türkiye won’t move
WHILE the world learned early on that Ethiopia will host COP32, the question of who will host COP31 remains unresolved after a week of talks
Leadership
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
Young Pacific voices for Brazil COP
TWO emerging leaders have left for Belém, Brazil, to represent the Pacific region and Australia at the United Nations Climate
Fiji hands over leadership at Pacific disaster risk management talks
FIJI’S pivotal role in Pacific disaster risk management was emphasised as the chairmanship for the 2nd Pacific Disaster Risk Management Ministers Meeting was handed over during the meeting in Koror,
Paul Scurrah appointed as new CEO of Fiji Airways
FIJI AIRWAYS has appointed Paul Scurrah as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 November
Former Fiji PM escapes jail time
FORMER Fijian military strongman Frank Bainimarama escaped jail time today after a second corruption
Tongan doctor to head Pacific Community
DOCTOR Paula Vivili has been appointed Director General of the Pacific
Adeang back as Nauru president
DAVID Adeang will serve another term as Nauru’s president after he was elected unopposed early this week. Adeang was re-elected from Ubenide Constituency with parliamentarians Reagan Aliklik, Russ Kun, and Ranin
PNG Represented on Global Stage at IAPH World Ports Conference in Japan
PNG Ports Corporation Limited (PNGPCL) proudly announces the participation of its Chief Commercial Officer, Ms. Deborah Michelle Onga, as a panellist at the 2025 International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH)
Mullally first woman to head global Anglican church
DAME Sarah Mullally will be the next head of the worldwide Anglican Church as the first female Archbishop of
Eke backs balanced monarchy
TONGAN Prime Minister Dr ‘Aisake Eke will stand for re-election in general elections scheduled for November. In an exclusive interview with Islands Business, Eke said, “I’m standing. I think we have made some
From independence to Pacific leadership
OCTOBER 10, 1970, was a milestone for Fiji as it regained its independence after close to a century of British colonial rule.
Blue Pacific: Partnerships for tomorrow
AS a member of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), Fiji plays a strategic and progressive role that extends far beyond its historical
Five USP academics among Stanford’s top 2% scientists 2025
The University of the South Pacific (USP) is proud to announce that five of its academics have been recognised among the world’s Top 2% scientists by Stanford University for
USP Student Chapter Hosts Entrepreneurial Conference 2025
The IEEE Student Chapter at The University of the South Pacific (USP) successfully hosted an Entrepreneurial Conference at the Laucala Campus in Suva,
FAST triumphs without Iron Lady
SAMOA’S August election has resulted in an emphatic victory for the Fa’atuatua i le Atua Samoa ua Tasi (FAST) party. With 30 of the 51 seats, FAST has a comfortable
Falaeo champions inclusive democracy
TO reshape New Caledonia’s political landscape, Veylma Falaeo, President of the Congress of New Caledonia, is advancing a bold agenda centered on participatory democracy, government accountability, and
Guam to host 2026 ports talks
THE Association of Pacific Ports (APP) is pleased to welcome Conchita Taitano as its newly elected President.
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.
Samoa’s next chapter begins
SAMOA is set to begin a new chapter following the official election count and the issuance of the writ to the Head of
Chan to be honoured on K100 banknote
FORMER PNG Prime Minister Sir Julius Chan will be featured on the K100 banknote for the country’s 50th Independence
Pacific leaders to push for regional action
PACIFIC leaders must shift from plans and discussions to decision and action, says Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah