World Rugby Executive Board agrees new player load guidelines
World Rugby’s Executive Board has agreed new player load guidelines to cover the elite men’s and women’s game around the world.
The new guidelines have...
Palau President calls for Climate Justice, Ocean Protection and UN reform at 80th UNGA
Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr has told the United Nations General Assembly(UNGA) that small island states are “at war” with climate change, warning that...
Palau President Whipps warns against war, Calls out China on Taiwan
Palau President Surangel S. Whipps, Jr told the United Nations General Assembly last week that peace, justice, and inclusivity must guide the international community,...
PM Manele announces Solomon Islands’ bid for Security Council seat, demands nuclear-free Pacific
Solomon Islands Prime Minister and Forum Chair Jeremiah Manele has told world leaders at the 80th United Nations General Assembly(UNGA80) last week that the...
People centre of ocean conference
By Sera Tikotikovatu- Sefeti
The second Pacific Islands Ocean Conference (PIOC) opened on Monday in Honiara, drawing traditional knowledge holders, scientists, and ocean professionals from...
Anti-Abortion Church in Fiji to establish support systems for single mothers and widows
By Jean Marc ‘Ake, USP Student Intern
A Fijian church has made their anti abortion stance loud and clear after holding a demonstration last Friday...
Commonwealth Youth Awards introduces a new category honouring young champions of media freedom
Young communications professionals are being encouraged to apply for a special new award within the 2026 Commonwealth Youth Awards.
The inaugural Patsy Robertson Award for...
Solomon Islands pushes UN to back Pacific-led peace and resilience agenda
Solomon Islands Prime Minister and Forum Chair Jeremiah Manele has told the United Nations General Assembly(UNGA) last week that the world is entering “a...
Pacific to IMO: Fast-track the Net-Zero fund or fail
Pacific leaders are calling for the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to fast-track setting up its Net-Zero Fund (NZF), warning that without urgent action the...
Expert: Backing Israel ties Pacific nations to powerful allies – NZ risks same perception
An international relations expert says recent support for Israel and the United States by several Pacific Island countries highlights the region’s reliance on influential...
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Pacific shipping lifeline faces crisis as experts push wind-powered transition
For many Pacific Island communities, a delayed ship does not just mean inconvenience. It can mean empty store shelves, fuel shortages and isolation.
“Shipping is...
Timor-Leste is vulnerable to ‘infiltration by foreign organised crime’, President José Ramos-Horta says
Timor-Leste is vulnerable to “infiltration by foreign organised crime”, the country’s president, José Ramos-Horta, has warned.
His comments come as Australian federal police (AFP) confirmed...
Fiji Climate Change Minister set key priorities to accelerate Pacific climate action
“1.5 is not negotiable and is a red line grounded in science and in our lived reality.”
This was the strong reminder from Fiji's Minister...