U.S Ambassador vacancies threaten global influence, national security
Delays in confirming United States Ambassadors are weakening Washington’s global influence and creating opportunities for China and Russia to expand their diplomatic presence, the...
Georgina Maka’a Elected New MASI President
Investigative journalist Georgina Maka’a has been elected president of the Media Association of Solomon Islands (MASI) at its annual general meeting in Honiara on...
IMF warns of fiscal risks as Kiribati growth slows to three percent
Kiribati’s economic growth is expected to slow to 3 percent this year, down from 4.3 percent in 2025, as high operating costs, global uncertainty...
Warming ocean and the silent battle beneath the surface
By Koroi Tadulala
Months have passed since El Niño was declared across the Pacific, and its effects are being felt far and wide.
At the same...
Pacific children face online safety risks as internet access expands
Children across the Pacific need stronger online safety education and protection as expanding internet connectivity exposes them to risks they are not always equipped...
Warnings in place as Wati bears down on southern Cook Islands
Aitutaki saw minor damage overnight as Tropical Cyclone Wati looks to bear down later today.
The category 2 cyclone is forecast to pass over Aitutaki...
SODELPA wants Fiji election delay clause removed
The Social Democratic Liberal Party (SODELPA), led by Fiji Education Minister Aseri Radrodro, has urged the Special Parliamentary Select Committee and Cabinet to remove...
Tuna management and Pacific fisheries conservation set for WCPFC meeting
Tuna management, fisheries conservation and climate change impacts on marine ecosystems will be among the key issues at the 23rd regular session of the...
Fiji triple win in climate data storytelling awards
– Three Fiji entries have been recognised in the 2026 Pacific Dataviz Challenge for turning data into stories about climate change, rising sea levels...
Our choice, not yours’: Palau President stares down China over Taiwan threats
The leader of the world’s fourth-smallest country has told China recognising Taiwan is “our choice, not yours,” after Beijing threatened it with “consequences” for...
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Pacific Elders call for reversal of Forum’s Israel partnership
The Pacific Elders’ Voice has called for the Pacific Islands Forum to review and reverse its partnership agreement with Israel, saying the decision conflicts...
PNG sets 2035 climate targets, pledges net- negative emissions
Papua New Guinea has set new climate targets to increase renewable energy, reduce deforestation and strengthen climate resilience, while aiming for net-negative emissions by...
Record carbon dioxide levels will impact us for centuries, says UN weather agency
Levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other major greenhouse gases in the atmosphere caused by burning fossil fuels reached record highs in 2025, locking...