Fiji election officials declare readiness as constitutional window opens
The Electoral Commission (EC) and Fijian Elections Office (FEO) say they are ready to conduct Fiji’s next General Election at any time within the...
Solomon Islands can turn economic recovery into more jobs and incomes
Solomon Islands has an opportunity to turn its economic recovery into more jobs, higher incomes, and better resilience to future shocks.
The World Bank Group's...
Nakarawa returns home to join Fijian Drua
Former Olympic gold medallist and Flying Fijians star Leone Nakarawa is returning home to join the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua for the 2027 Shop...
Oldest Sitting MP Tea Toala Peato appointed to Samoa Cabinet
Samoa Parliaments oldest sitting MP, Tea Toala Peato has been appointed Minister of the Legislative Assembly and the office of the Ombudsman.
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U.S moves ahead with Mariana Trench seabed mining lease proposal
The U.S Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has moved forward with plans to open 69 million acres of seabed around the Mariana Trench...
While Australia avoids the ‘C’ word, NZ is unafraid to speak up
By Peter Hartcher, Political and international editor
New Zealand’s spy agency has dared utter in its formal annual threat report the word that Australia’s does...
Tongan leader backs ‘renewed blood’ as three ministers join Cabinet
Tonga’s Prime Minister Lord Fakafanua says his new Cabinet marks a shift towards “renewed blood” and new ideas.
The appointments come as three ministers were...
Alleged US$165 million crypto Ponzi scheme mastermind deported from Fiji to U.S
An American man accused of masterminding a US$165 million cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme has been deported from Fiji to the United States to face federal...
Theologian calls for education rooted in community, ethics and self-review
A Pacific theologian and educator has called for a fundamental rethink of education systems in the region, saying they must move beyond employment, imported...
Pacific young people must shape leadership, UNI Fiji vice-chancellor says
Pacific leaders must listen to young people and pursue the common good as the region confronts climate distress, rising inequality, weakened civil society and...
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Constitution Bill contains ‘unbelievable’ errors, says UniFiji Vice-Chancellor
The University of Fiji has raised concerns over the Constitution Amendment Bill No. 32 of 2026.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Shaista Shameem warned that the proposed legislation...
‘Right path’: Diverting Pasifika youth away from jail
In and out of jail for half of his young life, Chris quickly learnt to have eyes in the back of his head to...
MDB Heads strengthen Joint Action in Manila to deliver mMore financing and greater impact
The Heads of Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) Group met at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) headquarters in Manila on Friday to discuss how to...