Australia, Pacific cops to discuss regional deployments
Pacific police chiefs are scoping areas where additional assistance can be deployed as Australia helps scale up regional security responses by training local officers.
The...
NZ reaffirms strong ties with Solomon Islands
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Foreign Minister Winston Peters met with Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele in Wellington Thursday, reaffirming New...
Nine found guilty in Fiji’s largest methamphetamine case
Nine accused persons charged in relation to the 4.1 plus tonnes of methamphetamine have been found guilty by the Lautoka High Court Thursday.
Justin Ho,...
Fiji’s best wave was once forbidden to locals, now the country has its first pro surfer
Cloudbreak, near the island of Tavarua in western Fiji, is one of the best waves in the world. For decades, the long, hollow left-hand...
Fijiana coach: ‘Positive growth overall’ ahead of Women’s Rugby World Cup
Fijiana head coach Ioan Cunningham believes he has a strong squad that can put Fiji on the world rugby map at the 2025 Women's...
Fiji’s Health Minister sounds climate alarm: “Our wellbeing hangs in the balance”
Fiji's Health Minister Dr Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu has called for urgent global action to tackle the health impacts of climate change, in a powerful...
‘From moral duty to legal obligation’: Pacific church leader hails ICJ climate ruling
The leader of the Pacific Conference of Churches (PCC) says a landmark climate ruling from the world's top court is a significant win, but...
Nauru made the right decision to develop China relationship: President Adeang
Nauru President David Adeang says the government’s decision in January 2024 to re-establish diplomatic relations with China has paid great dividends for the nation,...
Forum Leaders set to receive bold proposals on regional reform after high-level talks
The High-Level Political Talanoa (HLPT) with Forum Leaders have concluded as part of the ongoing third phase of the Review of the Regional Architecture.
The...
Political division a cancer to Vanuatu’s progress: PM Napat
In a powerful address marking Vanuatu’s 45th Independence Anniversary, Prime Minister Jotham Napat urged all citizens to uphold unity, respect, and a long-term vision...
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Solomon Islands ratifies Pacific Resilience Facility as region pushes toward 2026 launch
Solomon Islands has handed over its instrument of ratification for the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF), marking another step toward activating the Pacific-led climate and...
Population decline in FSM and RMI
By Stephen Howes
The urge to survive is a powerful one, for both an individual and a country.
Nauru, whose population was decimated by infectious disease...
Samoan chief jailed for more than 16 years after slavery trial
A Samoan chief found guilty of enslaving two people in Auckland has been sentenced to more than 16 years in prison.
Moeaia Tuai was found...