Pacific Islands must act now on Fiji’s HIV lessons
Fiji now has the world’s fastest-growing HIV epidemic. Public education campaigns could stop it spreading across the region.
By Connor Graham
Fiji recorded 1,583 new HIV...
‘Keep the eyeballs on the game’: All Blacks legend backs Super Rugby shake-up
As Moana Pasifika get set to meet the Fijian Drua in the opening weekend of Super Rugby 2026, former All Black Mils Muliaina believes...
Commonwealth Law Ministers back Nadi declaration on democracy and good governance
The Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting in Nadi has adopted the Nadi Declaration on Democratic Resilience and Participation.
This was revealed during the Commonwealth Law Ministers...
Fiji assures Commonwealth on democratic stability
The Fiji government has reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring that democracy remains central to its leadership.
Minister for Justice...
Pacific transit of narcotics raises alarm after a massive shipment is seized
More than four tonnes of cocaine – worth as much as one and a half billion dollars on our streets – was destined for...
American Bar Association backing Pacific territories’ fight against deep-sea mining
The American Bar Association threw its weight behind Pacific Island opposition to deep-sea mining Monday, passing a resolution that brings more than 400,000 lawyers...
EU backs PNG trade reforms, flags customs, tax and investment concerns at WTO review
The European Union has welcomed Papua New Guinea’s trade reform efforts while urging further action on customs procedures, fiscal transparency and digital trade systems...
Winston Peters vows to change ‘disgraceful’ NZ visa rule, but the coalition’s not sure
NZ First leader Winston Peters is promising to make it easier for people to visit New Zealand from the Pacific, but his coalition partner...
PNG getting more ‘corrupt’, says TIPNG
Papua New Guinea’s democracy is at risk, as the country is rated among the top 30 corrupt nations in the world, as it prepares...
Solomon Islands scores 44 in latest global corruption perceptions index
Solomon Islands remains mired in “significant corruption challenges”, Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) warned today at the launch of the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI).
This...
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Solomon Islands rejoin UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan
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