Pacific Region • Fiji • Papua New GuineaFijian families squeezed as financial pressures push students out of uniNew figures show how rising household costs are reaching into education with students struggling to afford fees, food and transport.Christine RovoiTue, 11 Aug
Pacific Region • Solomon Islands • Fiji • China'No more secrecy': Solomon Islands govt reviews China security deal as tensions growThe move by Prime Minister Matthew Wale comes as Pacific leaders grapple with rising security concerns and deep divisions over how the region should respond to China.Christine RovoiMon, 10 Aug
Pacific RegionPacific unity tested in Fiji as Forum ministers fail to agree on China missile test responsePacific foreign ministers have ended talks in Suva without agreeing on a joint response to China's July missile test, exposing regional divisions amid calls for unity ahead of this month's leaders' summit in Palau.Christine RovoiFri, 07 Aug
Pacific Region • FijiNew political force emerges in Fiji as Inia Seruiratu promises to always put voters firstThe Opposition leader has launched the People First Party, saying it will aim to rebuild public trust through stronger accountability, ethical leadership and a commitment to policies focused on everyday Fijians.Elenoa TuragaiviuThu, 06 Aug
Pacific Region • Tonga'Welcome Home': Tonga government launches first national policy to support returneesBuilt with the voices of returnees themselves, the new strategy aims to replace stigma with compassion and help people rebuild their lives in the Pacific island kingdom.PMN NewsThu, 06 Aug
Pacific Region • Bougainville, Papua New GuineaBougainville tells PNG: Independence vote cannot be ignoredThe call by Bougainville President Ishmael Toroama comes as both governments prepare to bring the vote before Papua New Guinea's parliament.Christine RovoiThu, 06 Aug
Pacific Region • Solomon IslandsSolomon Islands split over US maritime deal as opposition warns of major sovereignty risksFormer Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare says a new shiprider agreement with the United States could weaken Solomon Islands’ control over its waters.Christine RovoiTue, 04 Aug
Pacific Region • New Caledonia • Wallis and FutunaWallisian leader takes top role in Noumēa amid political divisionsMilakulo Tukumuli has become New Caledonia's first government president of Wallisian heritage after a deal changed the French territory’s leadership.Christine RovoiTue, 04 Aug
Pacific Region • PalauPalau caught in superpower rivalry as US military build-up divides island nationAs the United States expands its presence in Palau to counter China, some locals see greater security while others fear their home is becoming a target. The debate has now reached the United Nations.PMN NewsMon, 03 Aug
Pacific Region • Fiji • NiuePacific nations secure $millions to prepare for climate disasters before they strikeFiji, Tuvalu, Vanuatu and Federated States of Micronesia are strengthening early warning systems, climate-resilience infrastructure and protecting communities.Elenoa TuragaiviuThu, 30 Jul
