Pacific Islands Forum’s exclusion of great powers and its consequences

Pacific island leaders gather in Honiara, Solomon Islands for the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leadership Meeting in September. Photo courtesy of the FSM government These Islands By Robert Underwood In the prelude to the September 2025 Pacific...

Fiji’s former UN Ambassador rejects Trump’s claim that climate change is…

Fiji’s former Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Dr Satyendra Prasad, has “respectfully and with deep humility” disagreed with U.S President Donald Trump’s claim that climate change is “the greatest con job ever...

Accor celebrates NRL Grand Final 2025 as tourism success

Accor reports record 98% hotel occupancy in Sydney during the 2025 NRL Grand Final, highlighting live sport’s tourism impact. SYDNEY – Accor, has described the 2025 NRL Grand Final as a major tourism success, citing exceptional hotel occupancies...

National archives highlights Fiji’s 55-year story

National Archives of Fiji. [File Photo] The National Archives of Fiji is giving Fijians a chance to explore the nation’s history through a special Fiji Day exhibition, highlighting the country’s journey over the past 55 years. Speaking at the...

WHP steps up fight against tobacco use in Western Pacific

By Pacific Island Times News Staff Governments in the Western Pacific have made progress in advancing their tobacco control laws and expanding smoke-free environments. The sale of e-cigarettes, for example, is banned in 10 countries in the region,...

National Archives exhibition celebrates Fiji’s 55-year journey ahead of Fiji Day

As Fiji Day is this Friday, the National Archives of Fiji is holding a special exhibition showcasing rare records, photographs, and documents that show the journey of our nation. Minister for Information Lynda Tabuya says the collection of...

Public urged to join review of Fiji’s Mental Health Act

Dr Sheetal Singh [file photo] Acting Principal Medical Officer at St. Giles Hospital, Dr. Sheetal Singh, says public participation in consultations on the review of Fiji’s Mental Health Act 2010 has been low so far, and there is a need to shift...

Namaka market vendors in festive spirit for Fiji Day

[file photo] With Fiji set to mark its 55th Independence Day on Friday, the Fiji Day spirit is already in full swing at the Namaka Market in Nadi. The market has come alive with festive energy as vendors take time out of their daily routines to...

Naucukidi granted bail, allowed to travel to NZ for work

Acting Commissioner of the Fiji Corrections Service, Sevuloni Naucukidi, appeared in court this afternoon for his hearing. The Acting Commissioner of the Fiji Corrections Service, Sevuloni Naucukidi, has been granted bail after appearing in the...

Princess Eugenie visit Pacific booth in Lisbon

By Pita Ligaiula in Lisbon A member of the British Royal family- Princess Eugenie the youngest daughter of Prince Andrew, Duke of York and Sarah, Duchess of York visited the Pacific booth Friday on the margins of the United Nations Oceans...

Basketball Fiji: A vision for the future

[Photo: Supplied] With the Melanesian Cup just around the corner, the national men’s basketball team’s goal goes beyond simply winning — it’s about advancing the sport across the nation. Coach Earl Hughes reflects on Fiji’s remarkable progress in...

Naucukidi allowed to travel to NZ but has to be in court on the 17th Oct to surrender passport and take plea

Naucukidi allowed to travel to NZ but has to be in court on the 17th Oct to surrender passport and take plea Acting Fiji Corrections Service Commissioner Sevuloni Naucukidi, who is charged with criminal intimidation, has been allowed to travel to...

Christmas travel swaps to help you escape the crowds

Posted on 7 October, 2025 Okay, so Christmas is less than three months away. Let me guess: in your mind, you’re sitting somewhere between joy for a week or two off and dread at the domestic drudgery masked in a thin veil of Christmas spirit. If...

Love Island Australia drops raunchy new teaser ahead of season seven premiere: 'Most sinful series ever'

By MEGAN WATTS, SHOWBUSINESS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 18:22 EDT, 6 October 2025 | Updated: 18:38 EDT, 6 October 2025 Love Island Australia is returning to screens and it's gearing up to be a 'sinful' outing. A new teaser trailer for the...

FCCC warns shoppers to stay alert during Fiji Day sales

As Fiji prepares to celebrate its 55th Independence Day, the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission is urging shoppers to stay alert during the Fiji Day sales period. While festive discounts can offer great deals, the FCCC warns that unethical...

PNG name Prime Minister’s XIII squads to face Australia

Papua New Guinea have confirmed the men's and women's squads for the Prime Minister's XIII matches that will take place this Sunday against Australia in Port Moresby. The now annual clash grants the opportunity for the Papua New Guinea players to...

Australia’s Travel Hotlist 2021-25: New Favourites, Old Flames And Surprising Drop-Offs

Australians are travelling in two distinct directions, according to a new data-led report from travel consultancy Forward Travel – with some sticking to short-haul comfort zones, while others venture further in search of authentic,...

Australia and PNG Sign Defense Treaty, Agreement With Vanuatu Delayed

Last week, Papua New Guinea approved a new treaty with Australia, the Pukpuk Treaty, under which the two countries commit to defending each other in the event of an attack. Meanwhile, Australia is still seeking to finalize the Nakamal Agreement...

Tuilaepa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi: Samoa's longest-serving leader reflects on political career

Samoa's longest-serving leader Tuilaepa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi says his time in parliament is drawing to a close after more than four decades in politics. "This is my last term, to the end of this term, not necessarily the leadership, but to...

20% rise in child suicide and self-harm cases - Empower Pacific

There has been a 20 percent increase in referrals for children presenting with attempted suicide and deliberate self-harm this year compared to last year. This has been revealed by Empower Pacific CEO Patrick Morgam to fijivillage News, who says...