Controversy hits Fiji’s National Rugby League as the new chairman moves to tighten governance and enforce accountability. With questions swirling around boardroom decisions, the league’s integrity and future leadership are in focus.

The OFC U-19 Championship 2026 draws are out, mapping a thrilling path to Samoa’s main event this September and a qualifier in the Cook Islands this June. Defending champions New Zealand land in Group B, while hosts Samoa face a tough Group A line-up that could hinge on the winner of the Cook Islands qualifier.

Samoa unveils its first Digital Media Hub in Apia, a high‑tech hub poised to transform how farmers, fishers, and communities access timely information. It will deliver clearer content and broader inclusion, boosting transparency across agriculture and fisheries programs. Backed by international partners, the initiative marks a bold push toward smarter public engagement in Samoa’s agri-food…

Traditional leaders are reevaluating village by-laws to address rising concerns about community discipline. A new subcommittee will explore how customary law can tackle disruptive behavior while balancing legal rights, signaling a broader national dialogue on preserving both community integrity and individual dignity.

Fiji’s farmers are facing tougher markets and growing global competition, even as the push for smarter product development and stronger market links gains pace. With new technologies and strategic partnerships on the horizon, local produce strives to stay fresh, flavorful, and competitive worldwide.

Fiji is gearing up for a landmark healthcare upgrade backed by a major international investment. As early market engagement kicks off, contractors get a glimpse of three ambitious work packages that could reshape cancer care, primary health services, and hospital capacity. A bold step toward modern, more resilient health care across the islands.

Japan plans a pivotal security upgrade on Yonaguni, placing surface-to-air missiles on its westernmost outpost near Taiwan, with completion eyed by 2031 if facilities are ready. The move heightens already tense China relations amid debates over Taiwan’s security and a broader shift in Tokyo’s defense posture, sparking local concerns about militarization.

Pacific leaders are steering a Pacific-led blueprint that links investment to security, aiming for shared prosperity across the region. Centered on regional frameworks and practical partnerships, the approach emphasizes local solutions and tangible steps toward stronger trade and development across the Blue Pacific Continent.