Pacific Region • FijiTestimonies in truth and reconciliation commission lay bare Fiji’s painful historyEmotional testimonies before the TRC are forcing Fijians to confront decades of silence, pain, and political trauma.Christine RovoiMon, 23 Feb
Pacific Region • FijiArrest of dual British Fijian national sparks free speech concernsCharlie Charters, a former senior manager at the Fiji Rugby Union and a journalist, is in custody at the FICAC headquarters in Suva.RNZ PacificMon, 23 Feb
Pacific Region • FijiAsian Development Bank expands Pacific footprint with Suva hub and new PIF agreementADB is deepening its Pacific engagement having already invested billions of dollars across the region. But who is the bank, how does it work, and what exactly does it do for island nations?Samson SamasoniSat, 21 Feb
Pacific Region • Sāmoa • FijiSāmoa and Fiji removal from EU tax blacklist a major boost for their international standingAs two Pacific countries achieve a major milestone by exiting the EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes, four are still listed and remain under scrutiny.PMN NewsFri, 20 Feb
Law & Order • FijiFiji’s ex‑PM and police chief granted bail after fresh mutiny charges over 2023 military plotFrank Bainimarama and Sitiveni Qiliho appeared in court on Thursday on new allegations they tried to sway Fiji’s military leadership in 2023, with bail granted and travel restrictions imposed.PMN NewsThu, 19 Feb
Arts • Aotearoa New Zealand • FijiSecond Apology: Fijian artist’s bold new film demands more for Pacific communitiesAfter winning acclaim in the United Kingdom, artist Luke Willis Thompson returns home with a powerful 35mm movie that reimagines the 2021 Dawn Raids apology.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 19 Feb
Pacific Region • FijiFiji’s former Prime Minister and police chief charged with inciting mutinyFrank Bainimarama and Sitiveni Qiliho are being held in police custody over an alleged attempt to mobilise the army after the 2022 general election, according to local media.Christine RovoiWed, 18 Feb
Health • FijiFiji fast-tracks needle programme as new study shows HIV cases surging at record paceWith 1583 new cases in 2024 and infections still climbing, Fiji is rolling out harm reduction measures as experts warn the wider Pacific cannot afford to delay.Christine RovoiTue, 17 Feb
Arts • FijiThe revolutionary Flying Fijian Circus coming to AotearoaNo animals, just pure talent. VOU Dance Company’s dynamic debut in some of NZ’s top arts festivals.Atutahi Potaka-DewesMon, 16 Feb
Pacific Region • FijiCrowned in controversy Backlash erupts after host Fiji wins Miss Pacific Islands 2026 Social media criticism flooded in within minutes of the announcement, with questions raised about judging and Fiji’s path to the crown.PMN NewsSun, 15 Feb
