Key discussions are unfolding over the future direction of Fiji’s anti-corruption watchdog as a High Court ruling triggers urgent deliberations. With top officials and legal teams weighing the next steps, the outcome could reshape FICAC’s leadership—more developments to come.

– A major regional partnership is reshaping the Solomon Islands’ energy and education landscape, with a stronger on-ground presence and a bold push toward sustainable growth. From the Tina River hydropower project to a modernized university campus, momentum is building. – An expanded development partnership is unlocking new funding and opportunities in the Solomon Islands,…

New documents raise alarms about a potential global criminal network linked to Jeffrey Epstein, with experts suggesting crimes against humanity and a pattern of systemic abuse. The disclosures underscore calls for an independent investigation and accountability for survivors.

Fiji grapples with border security as international drug networks reportedly exploit its location and vast maritime zones. With tougher penalties under discussion and concerns about prison overcrowding, officials and communities are weighing how illicit substances enter the archipelago and what can be done to stop them.

Rising substance use among young adults is increasingly linked to family instability and missing parental guidance. The piece explores how peer pressure, social influences, and the exploitation of youths in drug activities are shaping this crisis. It also highlights how communities—parents, teachers, and leaders—can help steer the next generation toward resilience and safer futures.

Henry Puna takes the helm as Interim Director of the Pacific Islands Development Program, signaling a new chapter for Pacific economic resilience. With a sharpened focus on investment pathways and regional collaboration ahead of a landmark U.S. Investment Summit with Pacific Leaders, the region braces for renewed momentum and global engagement.

Fiji’s sugar sector is getting a major climate-resilience boost, backed by international funding. The plan targets smarter farming, stronger flood defenses, and upgraded rural infrastructure to protect farmers’ livelihoods as extreme weather grows more frequent.

Rugby in Fiji pays tribute to Alifereti Dere, a trailblazer whose leadership reshaped the game for generations. From defining moments on the field to service off it, his enduring legacy continues to inspire Fiji rugby’s future.