Islands Business

Tokyo, Jakarta building faster than they think

JAPAN has been Indonesia’s largest aid donor for decades. Tokyo has built Jakarta’s MRT system, financed Patimban port, and invested...

Taiwan–Tuvalu sign double taxation agreement

TUVALU and Taiwan celebrated five decades of friendship and cooperation, with Prime Minister Feleti Penitala Teo hosting a state banquet...

Matai title for NZ PM just courtesy

THE Samoan government has clarified that the recent bestowal of a matai title on New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon...

Racism, fear, reality?: A view of Niue and disappearance

NIUE has been called xenophobic, and at times, Niueans themselves use harsher words—even “racist”—to describe their own fears and people.

Pacific islanders face discriminatory migration policies in NZ

NEW Zealand is failing to protect those most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change in the Pacific islands.

Cycle of violence against kids must change: Judge

FIJI must urgently reform outdated disciplinary practices that harm children and perpetuate a cycle of violence.

Taiwan–Fiji partnership bears fruit across key sectors

CONTINUED strengthening of partnerships between Taiwan and Fiji have had a positive impact on local development.

Tongans revive canoe-building skills

COLLABORATION between the Tonga Voyaging Society and Fijian master buildres has brought to life a unique fleet of hybrid canoes.

Rongelap evacuation changed course of history

The late Member of Parliament Jeton Anjain and the people of the nuclear test-affected Rongelap Atoll changed the course of the history.

New Caledonia reels as President Macron dissolves French parliament

Despite weeks of rioting and clashes in New Caledonia, French authorities in Noumea decided to proceed with elections for the European Parliament