FFA Members Set Unified Position for Upcoming WCPFC
HONIARA, 05 NOV 2025 – The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) has concluded its 21st Management Options Consultation (MOC21) and the Special 140th Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC) Officials Meeting in
Bridging science and storytelling in Pacific media
THE Media Masterclass, focused on enhancing regional resilience through the Climate and Oceans Support Program in the Pacific (COSPPac), kicked off this week in Koror, Palau, bringing together journalists,
Pacific Response Group strengthens regional preparedness and unity
THE Pacific region continues to strengthen its collective capacity to respond to disasters through the Pacific Response Group (PRG) — a regional initiative that brings together defence forces from across the Pacific
Joint fisheries exercise goes high tech
PACIFIC nations have covered more than 30 million square kilometres of ocean in a regional effort to detect and deter illegal, unreported, and unregulated
Pacific eyes turn to COP30: Hope, skepticism, and the weight of the ICJ ruling
THE stage is set, and Brazil is ready to host COP30 in the coming weeks. But across the Pacific, there’s a quiet mix of anticipation and weariness – a cautious hope that this year’s conference may finally bring
ICJ opinion strengthens Pacific push for climate justice
USP panel explores the ICJ’s climate decision and its impact on global climate talks at COP
The Vaka Sails: A Pacific Voyage of Resilience despite the headwinds of Climate Change
The ocean unites the Pacific Islands as their Blue Continent and lifeblood – now it’s rising, threatening the very shores it once
A Decade of Ambition: The Pacific’s Climate Reality Ahead of COP30
Ten years ago, the collective voice of the Pacific Islands helped embed the 1.5°C warming limit in the Paris Agreement – a scientifically grounded survival line. As the world turns
Tongan doctor to head Pacific Community
DOCTOR Paula Vivili has been appointed Director General of the Pacific
Germany marks reunification, strengthens Pacific partnerships
GERMANY has committed itself to strengthening ties within the
Briefs
THE American Samoa Power Authority (ASPA) has partnered up with technology firm Itron, Inc. to deploy an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system across the
Whispers
WHICH organisation is so unhappy with the media that it has pulled its advertising from a local
We are watching you, and we will get you – Rabuka
THE inauguration of the Vuvale Maritime Essential Services Centre (VMESC) in Lami, Fiji, marks a significant advancement in regional collaboration for maritime security in the
Another Paris earthquake sends tsunamis to the Pacific
ACROSS the Pacific islands, people know that earthquakes can trigger tsunamis that travel across vast
Women entrepreneurs shine at SPBD market day
Women micro-entrepreneurs from across Fiji gathered in Suva last week to celebrate SPBD's (South Pacific Business Development) annual Market
It’s not a myth: Student journalists speak out
THE climate crisis is having an alarming impact on the Pacific region, with women, children, and marginalised communities being disproportionately
Movers and Shakers
TULAGA Kevin Magalei has been appointed Athletics Director for the American Samoa Department of Education (ASDOE). In this role, Magalei will oversee all athletic programs for students across the territory. He brings a
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
Shut the gate! Need for regional response to AIDS and drugs
THE scourge of drugs and its evil twin—HIV—remain possibly the region’s greatest security risk at this
Whispers
Ruffled feathers WE set the cat among the pigeons last month with our Whispers item about appointments within a CROP agency. Apparently, there was a lot of running around in various institutions with people trying to
Fiji edge Japan in rugby final
JOJI Nasova scored two tries and Fiji captured a second consecutive Pacific Nations Cup men’s rugby title today, defeating Japan 33–27 at Salt Lake City. Fiji took a decisive 33–10 lead on Nasova’s try
Where’s the Pacific? PNG’s potential in a new world order
TWO important meetings have taken place within the past 12 months. The first was in Kazan, Russia, in October 2024, where BRICS nations met; the second was the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin,
Ready for change: Facility prepared for future threats
WITH the rapid advance of climate change and rising sea levels, the Pacific’s infrastructure is in dire need of review and rehabilitation to better prepare for potential natural