‘Pacific drugs highway’: Australia’s new plan to target cocaine traffickers moving through islands
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced an AUD$600 million (US$430 million) plan to combat cocaine smuggling in the Pacific as organised crime groups...
Vanuatu Government takes over Maritime Safety Authority after MV Matui tragedy
The Vanuatu Government has transferred responsibility for the Vanuatu Maritime Safety Authority (VMSA) to the Prime Minister’s Office as search and rescue operations continue...
‘Treasury can write what it likes’: Winston Peters defends Pacific Islands Forum hosting decision
New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters says he was under no obligation to consult with Cabinet before making an offer to Pacific Island Forum...
U.S deepens Pacific engagement with new economic and security initiatives
The United States has announced a series of new economic, infrastructure, security and disaster-recovery initiatives across the Pacific following a regional tour by Deputy...
Biggest Pacific gathering on Nature Conservation ends with declaration committing to strengthened efforts
The 11th Pacific Islands Conference on Nature Conservation and Protected Areas closed with an enhanced commitment, renewed purpose and a shared responsibility to carry...
Fiji sets three priorities for COP31
The Fijian Government has identified three key priorities for this year’s COP31 climate talks — keeping the 1.5-degree goal within reach, fairer access to...
Pacific in Progress: Country achievements from the Pacific Met Council
Across the Pacific, meteorological services and disaster preparedness systems are being strengthened to help communities better prepare for extreme weather and climate change.
The 8th...
Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2026: Fiji and Japan seal final spots
Fiji and Japan will meet in the final of the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2026 after both sides registered emphatic semi-final wins...
Historic first for Fijiana as Hong Kong China complete Brazil comeback and the Netherlands make a statement
The WXV Global Challenger Series is live with Fiji kicking off their campaign at Hong Kong China's Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground with a...
‘Australia cops out on official Torres Strait role at global climate talks’
By Stefan Armbruster and Jennifer Enosa, Torres News
No specific role is planned for Torres Strait Islanders by the Australian government as it prepares to...
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Women leaders, journalists unite for accountability training in Savusavu
Grassroots women leaders and media practitioners will come together in Savusavu today for a two-day training focused on strengthening public accountability and community engagement.
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USP Journalism student joins regional media leaders at 8th Pacific Media Summit
Final-year University of the South Pacific (USP) Journalism student Prishanta Sharma is participating in the 8th Pacific Media Summit 2026 in Savusavu from 21–25...
Pacific Media Summit to set direction for next decade of Pacific Media
By Pita Ligaiula in Savusavu
Pacific media leaders and journalists from across the region will tackle press freedom, newsroom survival, artificial intelligence, anti-corruption, climate change...