International
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Pacific islands seek finance to accelerate shipping decarbonisation, spotlight Samoa and Kiribati plans
Pacific island leaders push to decarbonise shipping, but warn that ambitious plans risk stalling without major international funding. The talks highlight the gap between green goals… Read more
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Fiji faces $20 million fuel-loss hit as Pacific pushes Australia-led switch to renewables
Fiji faces a sharp hit from volatile fuel prices, highlighting a broader regional energy crunch. A new push, The Great Power Shift, urges Australia to lead… Read more
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Tuvalu ends State of Emergency as it rolls out a comprehensive energy plan to stabilise power and expand solar capacity
Tuvalu marks the end of its State of Emergency with a new plan to stabilize and future‑proof the power grid. The strategy pairs temporary backups with… Read more
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NZ and Australia Poised to Move Pacific Leaders to Palau If Fuel Pressures Disrupt Forum Travel
Pacific leaders gear up for a pivotal Palau gathering as fuel prices bite travel plans. Officials say attendance remains on track, but contingency routes and fuel-monitoring… Read more
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France Senate delegation kicks off economic development mission in New Caledonia
A cross‑party French delegation lands in Nouméa for a week focused on economic development and regional integration in New Caledonia. The talks aim to map practical… Read more
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Fiji Defends Principled UN Voting, Promotes Balanced Israel Stance in Global Diplomacy
Fiji says its UN votes are guided by principle and balanced diplomacy, not bloc loyalties. Each resolution is weighed on its merits, aiming for fairness and… Read more
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New Pacific Geopolitics Book Launched in Suva Explores Island States’ Navigation of US–China Rivalry
A major new regional study maps how Pacific island nations are navigating rising great-power competition while safeguarding sovereignty and development. From Tuvalu’s climate-driven vulnerability to Fiji’s… Read more
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Strait of Hormuz Tensions Threaten Pacific Tourism with Higher Fares and Longer Flights
Analysts warn that global tensions could quietly reshuffle travel in the Pacific, pushing up fuel costs and stretching flight routes. With accessibility and budgets tightening, the… Read more
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Fiji and Malaysia Pursue MoU to Boost Forestry Training, Research and Sustainable Management
Fiji and Malaysia are weighing a formal forestry partnership focused on capacity building and joint research to advance sustainable forest management. Early talks hint at practical… Read more
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Fiji and Australia Launch $35 Million Climate Adaptation Program to Strengthen Flood Forecasting and Community Resilience
Fiji and Australia have unveiled a FJ$35 million partnership to boost flood forecasting, waterway management, and community-led resilience. Centered in the flood-prone Nadi Basin, this initiative… Read more