Prime Minister Calls for Urgent Climate Action

UNITED NATIONS: Prime Minister The Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew took center stage at the High-Level Breakfast of Climate Mobility Champions, hosted by the Global Centre for Climate Mobility during the UN General Assembly High-Level Week. As Co-Chair...

FSY camp to uplift youth and young adults across Fiji

A special two-week camp called the FSY FIJI 2025 - Look unto Christ Conference will bring together young people of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day-Saints, aged 14 to 18 from across Fiji, including Levuka, Vanua Levu, Taveuni, Rabi,...

Solomon Islands Crowned OFC Futsal Men’s Cup 2025 Champions With Dominant Win Over Tuvalu

Press Release – OFC Tuvalu, who required only a draw to deny them the trophy, defended bravely and showed spirit, but the champions quality proved too much in the end. 24 September 2025 The Solomon Islands Kurukuru left no doubt in sealing the OFC...

Bay News: Loopy Tunes bring award‑winning children’s music tour to Northland

Last October they released an album, the next colour in their Rainbow Collection of children’s music, “Kahurangi: Little Treasures” which is a 23-song assortment of mostly bilingual tunes. It joins an EP released in 2023 and a Christmas album...

Solomon Islands crowned OFC Futsal Men’s Cup 2025 champions

The Solomon Islands Kurukuru have claimed the OFC Futsal Men’s Cup 2025, overpowering Tuvalu 7–0 in a decisive final at a packed Vodafone Arena in Suva yesterday, while hosts Fiji have settled for bronze. Calvin Do’oro and captain Charlie Otainao...

Fiji’s Indigenous culture at risk

TUVALU continued their Futsal campaign. Today, they met the feisty boys from Port Vila who drew level with Solomon Islands yesterday. Early passes connected early for Michel Coulon and Kemly Lehi as Vanuatu mounted the pressure. Their attacking...

Exploring Vanuatu’s Vibrant Seascape in Support of Ocean Protection

National Geographic Pristine Seas will study Vanuatu’s ocean ecosystems — which are known for their high biodiversity and at-risk species — in a bid to safeguard one of the most climate vulnerable regions in the world. National Geographic Pristine...

Adaptation is the line between existence and disappearance: Tuvalu PM warns at UN Summit

“If our islands vanish, if livelihoods collapse, if cultures are lost, the world will have failed not only us, but it will also have failed itself,” says Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo. As leaders gathered for the crucial UN Special High-Level...

Solomon Islands clinch OFC Futsal Men’s Cup with emphatic win over scoreless Tuvalu

The Solomon Islands Kurukuru have been crowned champions of the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Futsal Men’s Cup 2025 after sweeping aside Tuvalu 7-0 in Suva. With the title on the line, the Kurukuru produced a commanding display at Vodafone...

Vanuatu escape against strong Tuvalu side

KICKING off the last day of competition, Vanuatu took on New Zealand for second place. Ethan Martin was again the mastermind for the Kiwi’s set pieces. Cooper Wink was there to deliver the first goal very early in the game. New Zealand were up...

Fisheries as a Means of Outward Mobility During Taiwan’s Martial Law Period 

Written by Jess Marinaccio. Image credit: “Aerial oblique view of HMNZS Taupo with the Taiwanese squid fishing boat Kin Nan, which was arrested after illegally fishing in the New Zealand economic zone. Taken from a No. 5 Squadron Orion. No. 75...

Palau Hosts Pacific Power Association Conference, Spotlighting Energy Transformation

⚡ Hosting the 32nd Pacific Power Association Conference, Palau is bringing together utilities, donors, and innovators to tackle shared challenges under the theme “Smart Grids and Digital Transformation in Energy.” 🌍✨ By: Summer Kennard KOROR,...

Vanuatu backs National Geographic Pristine Seas mission to survey and study fragile ocean

The National Geographic Pristine Seas team has launched its month-long expedition in Vanuatu, aimed at studying ocean ecosystems that are threatened by cyclones, warming seas, and overfishing. The mission, initiated by the Vanuatu government, will...

Adaptation is the line between existence and disappearance: Tuvalu PM warns…

“If our islands vanish, if livelihoods collapse, if cultures are lost, the world will have failed not only us, but it will also have failed itself,” says Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo. As leaders gathered for the crucial UN Special High-Level...

Stubborn Vanuatu Hold The Solomon Islands To A Draw At Futsal Men’s Cup

Press Release – OFC Led by goalkeeper Charlie Boe, Vanuatu defended valiantly for the full 40 minutes, frustrating one of the tournament favorites for a first-ever stalemate between the two nations at an OFC Futsal Mens Cup. Vanuatu have held the...

Why Haven’t PNG and Australia Signed the Pukpuk Mutual Defense Treaty Yet?

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was in Papua New Guinea (PNG) last week for two purposes. The first was to commemorate the 50th anniversary of PNG’s independence from Australia, and the second was to sign a new defense treaty between...

Fiji Battle Off Determined Tuvalu To Claim 4-1 Victory

Press Release – OFC Fiji had to work hard for their win, constantly tested by Tuvalus resilience on both ends of the court. Each attempt to break through Tuvalu’s defence was met with firm resistance, as the opposition disrupted Fiji’s rhythm at...

PNG Marks 50th Independence with Global Leaders, Cultural Pride and Economic Opportunities

Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Anniversary, celebrated from 14 to 19 September, brought the nation to the world stage as global leaders, regional partners and international dignitaries joined in commemorating the Golden Jubilee. From...

Dominant display | Solomon Islands Kurukuru overpower Fiji 5-2

WITH supporters at Vodafone Arena in full voice, the Solomon Islands Kurukuru remained unbeaten, securing a clinical 5-2 victory over hosts Fiji. From the opening whistle, the Kurukuru dominated possession, with Owen Bunabo and Alvin Hou...

Job Vacancies – Tuvalu Fisheries Authority

The Tuvalu Fisheries Authority is inviting applications for the following fifteen vacant posts: The following two positions are being re-advertised to invite new applications. Persons who have already applied for these two jobs do not need to...