What Pacific gender policy misses when it excludes boys and men
Efforts to address gender-based violence in the Pacific overlook how boys are shaped by the very norms driving harm
By Priyam Singh-Maharaj
Across the Pacific,...
Sāmoa wins historic gold at World Boxing Future Cup in Bangkok
Sāmoa has made history at the World Boxing Future Cup Championships 2026 in Thailand, winning its first-ever gold medal at the tournament thanks to...
Johnston sees lure of more history as a PNG Chief
Alex Johnston has given the strongest indication yet he could finish his career at the PNG Chiefs, with South Sydney unlikely to stand in...
Solomon Islands PM Manele confirms resignation of 10 Cabinet Ministers
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has confirmed that ten Cabinet Ministers have tendered their resignations.
In a statement issued by the Government, the Prime...
Vanuatu pushes for strong UN resolution to operationalise the ICJ climate ruling
Vanuatu is leading international efforts to secure a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution that would welcome and operationalise the landmark advisory opinion of...
Proposed FijiansFirst Party files registration application
A new political party has filed nomination with the nation’s Elections Office in Suva.
The proposed FijiansFirst Party submitted its registration application at the Fiji...
Legal analysis raises questions over Pro-investor approaches to Deep-Sea Mining
A legal analysis released by the Pacific Network on Globalisation (PANG) raises regional concerns for Pacific Island Countries exploring deep-sea mining through contentious contracts...
British and Lithuanian arrested in major cocaine haul in Vanuatu
A British national and a Lithuanian were arrested after the Vanuatu Police Force (VPF) seized 1.6 tons of cocaine on board a yacht at...
Winston Peters signals wider Pacific visa changes after fee cut
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says cutting visitor visa fees for Pacific travellers is only the first step in making it easier for people...
From the Deep Sea to ancient reefs, expedition supports Marshall Islands’ Reimaanlok vision for community-led Ocean conservation
National Geographic Pristine Seas begins an expedition this week in the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) to provide critical marine biodiversity data for...
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Taiwan highlights Fiji ties, commits US$3m to Pacific resilience
Taiwan has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening cooperation with Fiji and the wider Pacific, highlighting partnerships in agriculture, healthcare, technology and climate resilience as...
COP31 host Country Agreement enters into force, strengthens inclusion and accommodation safeguards
The host agreement for the UN climate conference COP31 in Türkiye has come into force, introducing stronger measures on inclusion, accommodation costs, conference management...
Strong El Niño expected to disrupt Pacific tuna fisheries into 2027
A strengthening El Niño is expected to affect tuna distribution and fishing activity across the Pacific through 2026 and into 2027, creating challenges for...