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A two-day financial literacy workshop in Savusavu empowered Fiji’s mabe pearl farmers with practical money-management tools, aiming for stronger, more sustainable livelihoods. The effort strives to deepen local expertise and sharpen the resilience of the pearl sector for the future.

A former police constable in Suva has been jailed for a year after a bribery case tied to a traffic investigation. The ruling highlights the breach of public trust and the serious consequences of corruption in law enforcement.

Fiji kicked off a two-day workshop to sharpen planning and statistics for national development, calling for innovative, collaborative thinking. Assistant Minister Sakiusa Tubuna urged forward‑looking, SMART goals and agile risk management to turn strategy into action and align with the country’s long‑term priorities. The sessions aim to boost coordination and efficiency across public service.

At the term’s close, Gospel High School staged a concert that doubled as a powerful history lesson. A ten-member cast brought to life a turning point that reshaped a village, turning tragedy into hope through gospel and drama. With proceeds supporting student leadership, the night celebrated how education and faith can spark real change.

Discipline meets opportunity as a new scholarship program opens doors for iTaukei students. Backed by landowners and a dedicated wealth fund, it pairs financial support with mentorship, internships, and a future service commitment in Fiji—covering fields from engineering to IT. It’s a launchpad designed to empower youth and ripple through communities.

A bold plan targets the narcotics crisis through education and dialogue: making drug education compulsory in every school and expanding youth voices in communities nationwide. The approach emphasizes early intervention and stronger, healthier communities.

Fiji prepares to restore democratically elected municipal councils after more than two decades. With voter registration planned for April and education campaigns starting mid-March, the move signals a renewed, participatory approach to local governance and accountability.

Two tugs, one milestone: a refurbished Solomon Islands-flagged vessel returns to service to team up with a powerful partner, enabling the region’s first two-tug harbour maneuvers in Honiara. The move underscores local crews, safer operations, and a broader push to strengthen the Solomon Islands’ maritime infrastructure.

Dates, hosts and the lineup are out for the OFC U-19 Championship 2026. With Samoa staging the main event in September and the Cook Islands hosting the qualifier in June, the 25th edition promises fresh talent, rising rivalries, and a new path to the regional showpiece.

Samoa unveils its first Digital Media Hub in Apia, a modern step to boost how farmers, fishers, and communities access timely, practical information. Backed by international partners, the hub promises smarter outreach, stronger transparency, and broader digital inclusion across agriculture and fisheries.

Fiji Kula step into the FIFA Women’s World Cup Oceania Qualifiers with a sharpened edge. Under new head coach Nicola Demaine, the team has honed fitness and speed, setting the stage for a high-stakes campaign that could redefine their trajectory.

A proposed path for Fiji’s drug policy envisions a tough stance on traffickers while shielding young people from harsh penalties. It pairs stronger enforcement with education, family support, and mental health resources to cut supply and reduce demand, aiming for long-term community safety with a rights-based approach.

Japan plans to place surface-to-air missiles on Yonaguni, its westernmost island near Taiwan, by 2031. The move highlights a shifting defense posture as tensions with China rise and the Taiwan question takes center stage. On Yonaguni, residents weigh the security implications of becoming a focal point in regional tensions.

Pacific leaders are signaling a Pacific-led path to stronger investment and security partnerships, aiming to turn Summit discussions into concrete regional gains. With regional frameworks and new collaborative mechanisms in focus, the message centers on action, shared prosperity, and closer ties with partners in the United States.

– Fiji is facing a surge in tangled online crimes, where cyberbullying, harassment, and doxing often collide and touch families. A new push for digital safety is underway. – Investigators say online offenses can mushroom from a single post into a web of suspects, underscoring the hidden costs for victims and communities. – The rapid…