Politcs
Pacific leaders call for systemic change to advance women’s political participation
“We need to work across all levels grassroots, traditional, professional, and national to truly change the landscape of political leadership for Pacific women,” said Sashi Kiran, Fiji’s Minister for Women,
Opinion: Strong leader preferred – Fiji’s coup legacy
Complete democratisation will remain a challenge for Fiji while former military officers continue to dominate politics. Strong leaders that bend rules received higher approval ratings in the inaugural Fiji post-election
The clock ticks: Five years on, Bougainville waits
Bougainville voted for independence from Papua New Guinea in an overwhelming referendum in 2019. Five years have passed, and little progress has been made towards severing ties with Port Moresby. Former freedom fighter,
Opinion: Is the time ripe for constitutional change in Fiji?
The liquidation of the former governing party, FijiFirst, has opened up debate about an amendment to the 2013 constitution or its complete replacement. FijiFirst was the party led by former military commander and 2006