Research leads innovation in climate-resilient crops for Samoa
Dr Leslie Toralba Ubaub, a Lecturer in the Discipline of Agriculture and Food Technology at The University of the South Pacific (USP) Samoa Campus,
Resilience
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,
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,
SPC launches first cryopreservation Lab in the Pacific region
THE Pacific Community (SPC) has marked a major milestone for agricultural biodiversity with the opening of the region’s first Cryopreservation Plant Genetic Laboratory
PM Rabuka inaugurates FHL tower
THE newly inaugurated Fijian Holdings Limited (FHL) Tower in Suva stands as a symbol of indigenous enterprise and a renewed commitment to iTaukei participation in Fiji’s economic
Youths central to sustainable development – Pacific leaders
REGIONAL leaders have discussed the need to strengthen water and energy security to ensure sustainable
Bank boosts private investments for sustainable Pacific development
THE Asian Development Bank (ADB) is shifting from traditional financing to mobilising trillions in private-sector investment to drive inclusive, sustainable growth across Asia and the
Local voices lead Fiji’s climate resilience initiatives
Fiji, with its stunning islands and deep ocean heritage, is fighting a critical
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
Germany congratulates Fiji on 55 years of Independence
This year, Fiji proudly celebrates its 55th Independence Anniversary – a milestone in the journey of a nation whose voice and leadership resonate far beyond the
Spanish airline boosts Air NZ’s Pacific service
AIR New Zealand will partner with Spanish charter airline, Wamos Air, to enhance services to the Pacific during the Christmas and Easter
Protect Pacific people, don’t let down your guard, says WHO rep
PACIFIC health ministers have been challenged to tackle HIV, climate change and emergencies head
Faced with the Impacts of the Climate Crisis, Solomon Islands Develops Procedures to Support Planned Relocation
Rising seas stronger cyclones, and coastal erosion are reshaping life in the Solomon Islands, forcing communities to confront tough choices about their
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.
Tapestry of joy and concern: Vosayaco reflects on 55 years of independence
FOR 79-year-old Tokasa Vosayaco, Fiji’s journey to nationhood is not just a chapter in a history book; it is the story of her life, woven with threads of joy, trepidation, and an enduring faith in
When the Pacific wins, we all win – Guterres
UNITED Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has reaffirmed the UN’s strong support for the Pacific during a high-level dialogue with regional leaders. On the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly in New
Ensuring a bright future
AS the nation commemorates its coming of age, the tendency can be to measure progress in the visible: new infrastructure, thriving businesses, and community
Strong growth amidst global shipping challenges
STEAMSHIPS Logistics leads Papua New Guinea’s shipping and logistics sector, providing unmatched integrated solutions that simplify the whole supply
You cannot pour from an ‘Empty Cup’
THE Pacific is uniting voices for social change at the Pacific Social Work Symposium in Fiji, where social work professionals, advocates, and community leaders come together to discuss social justice and
Ocean partnership
THE British High Commission in Fiji has joined forces with Conservation International and the Office of the Pacific Ocean Commissioner (OPOC) to launch the Sustainable Blue Pacific
Where Colour is Rare, Light is Everything: A Solar Journey in Pingelap
In the western Pacific Ocean lies the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), a Pacific nation made up of 607 islands spread across four states: Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, and Kosrae. Among them is the remote atoll of Pingelap
Leaders back Australia’s COP31 bid as a “Pacific COP”
PACIFIC Islands Forum Leaders back Australia’s COP31 bid, declaring it a “Pacific COP” to elevate voices of vulnerable
Fiji, Marshall Islands strengthen bilateral ties
SINCERE talks at the 54th Pacific Islands Forum in Honiara reaffirmed the strong ties and shared goals between the two Pacific
