Fiji’s back-to-school relief is back, offering up to $200 per child to cover uniforms, shoes, and supplies. The program targets families earning up to $50,000 a year, with applications opening soon and funds expected early next year. A practical boost for families as a new school year approaches.

Antigua and Barbuda unveils CHOGM 2026’s bold new theme—Accelerating Partnerships and Investment for a Prosperous Commonwealth. A signal of renewed collaboration and opportunity among Commonwealth nations, charting a course toward sustainable growth and shared prosperity.

Fiji’s prime minister heads to Tokyo for a pivotal working visit, signaling deeper ties with Japan as Pacific regional challenges come into sharper focus. With talks likely to touch on security, climate resilience, and shared prosperity, observers glimpse a new chapter in the Free and Open Indo-Pacific.

Six people, including two police officers and a Nigerian national, appeared in court over alleged meth shipments into Fiji. Bail was set as the case moves to a higher court, signaling a continued crackdown on drug trafficking. The development reflects ongoing efforts to uphold public safety and trust in law enforcement.

Four players from the Fijian Drua’s development program have earned spots in the main squad for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season, underscoring a thriving pathway for local talent and a bold future for Fiji rugby.

An action-packed pre-season awaits the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua, blending marquee clashes with a spotlight on Fiji’s rising talent. A New Zealand showdown with the Chiefs and a provincial stars event in Lautoka set the stage for a season built on local development and community ties ahead of their February opener.

Vatulele prepares to launch its first Sports Development Train the Trainer and Educate the Educator program, a three‑day initiative that brings together local teachers, youths, and national partners. The multi‑sport training and community‑safety components promise to spark a sustainable, locally led sports movement across the island.

– Aid, trust, and diplomacy collide as New Zealand freezes funding to the Cook Islands over unconsulted deals with China. In the Pacific, transparency becomes the new battleground for regional cooperation. – A funding pause and questions of transparency spark a widening rift between New Zealand and the Cook Islands, with China’s growing role in…

With COP30 on the horizon, a rapid, fair transition to clean energy is taking center stage. Renewables are driving a new energy era, but turning ambition into action—and ensuring everyone benefits—remains the key challenge.

COP30 highlights a stark choice for global leaders: accelerate climate action now or risk locking in dangerous warming. With renewables grabbing more of the energy mix, experts say faster, fairer financing and stronger commitments are essential to turn momentum into real resilience for communities worldwide.

Urban cemeteries in Fiji are nearing capacity, prompting talks on land, new laws, and alternative ways to say goodbye. A forthcoming reform and shifting views on cremation hint at a new path for end-of-life options.