Leaders and experts across the Asia Pacific gathered to chart a bold, collective path for human rights in a time of climate-driven challenges. A call to strengthen national human rights institutions, safeguard the most vulnerable, and turn global commitments into concrete local actions. With climate displacement already on the horizon for Pacific communities, the conversation…

An oceanic bridge of culture could redefine growth across the Pacific. Through shared storytelling, crafts, and maritime heritage, a bold collaboration aims to safeguard heritage and unlock creative economies—before climate risks erode it all.

Across the Blue Pacific, 1.7 million people with disabilities are demanding a seat at the resilience table—shifting from beneficiaries to co-designers of the region’s 2050 strategy. Equity and inclusive governance light the way, even as data gaps, funding shortages, and coordination hurdles test progress. Their message: resilience must reflect every voice to truly unite communities.

Fiji is making a strategic push in Shanghai, spotlighting its locally produced goods at a major expo and pursuing new routes to the vast Chinese market. The effort blends market insights, brand visibility, and cultural exchange to unlock fresh trade and investment opportunities on the horizon.

Family, tradition, and the next generation take the spotlight at the Vodafone Sugar Festival. Twenty-year-old contestant Michelle Lambert shares heartfelt thoughts on parental guidance and the empowering role of young women, hinting at a celebration that blends culture with meaningful change. A teaser of leadership, pride, and community hope.

Bamboo steps into the spotlight as a catalyst for creativity, sustainability, and community progress across the Pacific and Southeast Asia. This humble plant is sparking innovative crafts, new income opportunities, and shared resilience—revealing a future powered by local resources.

Land availability remains a stubborn bottleneck for Pacific disaster response. A regional push aims to stage warehouses that could dramatically cut delivery times for vital relief—medicine, food, and shelter. Palau has kicked off construction, signaling a new era of cross-border collaboration under the Pacific Humanitarian Pathway. With more nations joining, the approach could reshape regional…

An important leadership shift at Fiji’s Elections Office sets the stage for the upcoming national polls. Anaseini Senimoli, with a decade steering operations, steps into the role of Acting Deputy Supervisor, signaling renewed continuity and readiness. As preparations intensify, the move underscores a focus on transparency and efficient electoral service.

Back-to-school assistance just got simpler, with school heads now authorized to sign verification forms alongside Justices of the Peace. This change aims to smooth access for families in rural and maritime communities as the application window opens mid‑November and runs through mid‑December.