PACIFIC INSIDE Magazine: Issue 13 – 2025 | Building Futures: The Housing Revolution

Dive into the heart of the Pacific with Pacific Inside Magazine, Issue 13. This edition offers a comprehensive exploration of the region’s most critical developments, featuring groundbreaking stories across politics, housing, environment, sports, and culture.

In-Depth Cover Feature: Building Futures

The main focus of this issue is on Fiji’s transformative housing policy, showcasing the Ministry of Housing’s ambitious National Housing Policy 2025–2030, a blueprint for social equity. Read about the national commitment to treating housing as a human right , the formalization and upgrade of informal settlements with a new 99-year security of tenure , and innovative Public Rental Board (PRB) programs that are paving a path from rental to homeownership for low-income families.

Key Regional & Economic Highlights

• Climate Crisis: A poignant look at Tuvalu’s desperate fight for survival against the rising sea, highlighting the profound reality of Pacific climate refugees.
• Global Politics: An analysis of America’s signaled stronger engagement with Pacific nations and what this renewed focus means for regional security and economic ties.
• Migrant Labour: An exclusive feature on Pacific Migrant Workers navigating the PALM and RSE schemes in Australia and New Zealand, and the vital economic lifeline these programs provide for their families back home.
• Tourism Record: Celebrate the resilience of the Fiji Tourism Sector as it breaks records for visitor arrivals in July, a testament to the enduring appeal of the unique “Bula Spirit”.

Sports, Culture & Community

• Rugby Legend: Discover how Waisale Serevi, the King of Sevens, is using his powerful voice and rugby academy to champion youth and tackle Fiji’s growing drug crisis with his “Stay Strong, Say No Drugs” campaign.
• Moana Rising: Explore the impact of stars like Ardie Savea and the revolution shaping Pacific Rugby.
• Art & CSR: Features include the rich evolution of Fijian Art and how Air Terminal Services (ATS) is leading the way in Corporate Social Responsibility in Fiji.

This issue is essential reading for anyone interested in the resilience, challenges, and future of the Pacific Islands.