USP Staff union strikes over leadership
By Tony Hiriasia Jnr
The University of the South Pacific (USP), Laucala Campus is currently under the spotlight, due to a strike organised by the...
IMF, ADB set sights on damning $37m Solomon Islands aid audit
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Asian Development Bank are poring over a highly critical audit of a multimillion-dollar COVID-19 aid package in Solomon...
CBD COP16 a critical step to manage and preserve our rich island and marine biodiversity
Opinion by Sefanaia Nawadra
The adoption of the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) in Montréal Canada in 2022, to guide global action on nature through to...
PNG Kumuls crush Fiji to spoil homecoming party
A pair of long-range intercepts helped Papua New Guinea to a 22-10 victory over Fiji on Saturday night, marking a dream start to their...
Kangaroos launch new era with tough win over Tonga
The Kangaroos have kick started their Pacific Championships campaign with a hard-fought 18-0 win over Tonga XIII at Suncorp Stadium.
With Tom Trbojevic running for...
Samoa down Tonga to keep World Cup dream alive
Fetu Samoa are one win away from confirming their ticket to the 2026 World Cup after getting past Pacific neighbours Tonga 30-16 on Saturday...
Mining’s Silent Wave: The hidden impact on marine resources and coastal communities
By Ben Bilua
While the demand for minerals continue to rise globally, social and environment pressure continues to threaten the coexistence of Indigenous people and...
Solomons maintain ‘balanced stance’ on West Papua issue, ahead of PM’s Indonesia trip
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has reaffirmed Solomon Islands’ measured approach to the West Papua issue, stating that his GNUT administration respects Indonesia’s sovereignty.
Speaking ahead...
COP16 confronts “huge” challenge of protecting 30 percent of world’s land and sea
The global target to protect at least 30 percent of the world’s land and water ecosystems by 2030 faces “huge” challenges, a top facilitator...
Adelaide launches bid to host Cop31 climate conference in 2026
South Australia has launched a bid to host a major UN climate conference in 2026 in Adelaide, with the premier, Peter Malinauskas, declaring it...
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Fetu young guns are ‘born for these moments’: Nu’uausala
A fountain of youth has helped propel Fetu Samoa to its first World Cup semi-finals in their third attempt at the premier international women’s...
U.S to link Pacific drug investigations with South Asia crime networks
The United States is looking to connect its law enforcement operations in the Pacific with expertise and investigations in South Asia as criminal networks...
Fiji should retain immunity for 1987 and 2006 coups says Deputy DPP Rabuku
Fiji should retain the immunity provisions covering the 1987 and 2006 coups because they were guarantees made to the coup leaders in exchange for...