Fiji’s maximum-security prison is quiet on the surface while a hunger strike highlights tensions around tighter rules and contraband controls. Officials say health, safety, and rehabilitation remain… read more

Fiji signals a major boost for higher education as Fulton Adventist University College eyes university status with renewed government backing. Expanded funding, scholarships, and inclusive programs could… read more

Two rotavators arrive in Levuka, bringing a practical boost for local farmers and market vendors. Backed by UNDP and partners, the rollout aims to ease workloads, strengthen… read more

Rotuma’s revived title rekindles a heated debate over who truly leads and what counts as authentic Rotuman heritage. Rival claims and questions of legitimacy collide as communities… read more

Fiji faces a surge in image-based abuse, fueling urgent calls for tougher online-safety rules and clearer platform responsibilities. With resources stretched and reforms under discussion, the push… read more

Fresh courtroom testimony highlights alleged political influence over Fiji’s police during the Bainimarama era, stirring questions about independence, due process, and governance. The ongoing case reveals a… read more

From Fiji to the Pacific music stage, a rising guitarist and vocalist earns a nomination that signals a bold new chapter for Pacific sound. This peek behind… read more

Fiji is pursuing a wider tourism strategy to turn steady arrival numbers into higher per-visitor spend. Officials highlight the need for better local products, more diverse experiences,… read more

Baron Waqa calls for unity as Pacific leaders push climate action and economic resilience ahead of pivotal talks in the Solomon Islands. With bold aims like a… read more

Costa Rica is moving ahead with a new maximum-security prison inspired by El Salvador’s mega-prison, the CACCO facility designed to hold about 5,100 inmates—roughly a 40% capacity… read more

Outrage is growing after a disturbing dog-training video in Fiji highlighted harsh methods and a lack of trainer regulation. Welfare groups are calling for accountability and stronger… read more

Mitigation hearings in Fiji’s landmark drug-trafficking case spotlight a potential shift toward rehabilitation as nine defendants await sentencing. Individual stories and pleas may shape a measured balance… read more

Pacific leaders converge in the Solomon Islands for a pivotal gathering that could redefine regional diplomacy. As geopolitics tighten its grip, questions of sovereignty, climate resilience, and… read more

Fiji’s road-safety push hits the classroom with a new Learner Driver Training Program for senior high students, kicking off at Suva Muslim College during the holidays. Blending… read more

Two key Fiji Court of Appeal decisions set the tone for accountability and due process. One appeal was dismissed, upholding a serious sentence in a case involving… read more

Fiji steps up its road-safety drive with portable speed cameras rolling out nationwide. A flexible, real-time enforcement network aims to curb speeding and prevent tragedies—changes drivers may… read more

Papua New Guinea’s opposition leadership dispute heats up as the Speaker demands a formal caucus process to confirm any change. With internal splits and a looming decision,… read more

Fiji’s aviation-weather funding saga could be nearing a turning point as arrears and governance gaps come under fresh scrutiny. A World Meteorological Organization–led review is shaping a… read more