Pacific queens gather in Fiji as pageant spotlight turns on regional issues
With all regional queens now in Fiji, the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant 2026 is underway in Nadi, bringing together contestants from across the moana...
Fiji Met hosts Regional Training to strengthen Meteorological capacity across the Pacific
The Fiji Meteorological Service (FMS), in collaboration with the Government of Japan through JICA's Third Country Training Programme (TCTP), has officially opened a two-week...
Oceania Athletics mourns Solomon Islands’ Jack Iroga
Oceania Athletics has paid tribute to Solomon Islands athlete, official and educator Jack Iroga following his sudden passing at the age of 39.
“It is...
U.S visa ban ‘unfortunate’: Tonga PM
Addressing concerns about the United States government's decision to put travel restrictions on Tongan nationals, Prime Minister Lord Fakafanua said it was an issue...
‘We don’t care what you think’: Panel says deep-sea mining, more show issues with U.S territorial status
A push to mine waters around American Samoa without consent, a board appointed by the president dictating government decisions in Puerto Rico, and the...
Gender inequality persists across the Blue Pacific, regional report finds
The Forum Gender Equality in the Blue Pacific: Regional Report 2025 has found that deep and persistent gender inequalities continue to shape the lives...
Fiji to push ocean priorities at first Ocean Pioneers Coalition meeting
Fiji will be represented at a key global ocean meeting in Lisbon from 10 February 2026, as Minister of Environment and Climate Change Lynda...
U.S Congressional commission warns China’s Pacific infrastructure projects could pose a military threat
Chinese-funded infrastructure projects across the Pacific Islands may appear civilian on the surface but could provide future military access for Beijing, senior members of...
Tokelau general election results returned
The results of the 2026 Tokelau general election have been returned, after voters went to the polls last Thursday. The results were announced by...
Fiji yet to decide on Gaza stabilisation force invitation
Fiji’s Minister for Defence Pio Tikoduadua has clarified that Fiji has not yet made any commitment to participate in an international stabilisation force for...
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China expands Policing footprint in Pacific as influence grows
China is expanding its policing footprint across the Pacific, moving from basic training support to more operational involvement in several island countries, raising the...
Tuvalu boosts Maritime Security with new Patrol vessel from Japan, UNODC
Tuvalu has strengthened its ability to police its waters and protect its resources following the handover of a new inshore patrol vessel at Funafuti...
Cyclones threaten Fiji, Solomon Islands, PNG, even NZ
Twin tropical cyclones are ravaging Melanesia, with Maila stirring up trouble in the Solomon Sea and Vaianu darting across the South Pacific.
Both are category...