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MCC touts Pacific, Fiji partnerships as strategic alternative to China’s Belt...

July 17, 2026 0

The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) has highlighted its work in Fiji and the wider Pacific as part of a broader U.S strategy to strengthen...

Vanuatu Opposition demands Gov’t apology over failed Matthew and Hunter negotiations

July 17, 2026

Indigenous leaders tell governments ‘no more tokenism’ before COP31

July 17, 2026

Tonga Media warns drug threat demands stronger reporting, Journalist protection

July 17, 2026

New Zealand, Fiji renew Duavata Partnership with focus on Trade, Security...

July 17, 2026

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MCC touts Pacific, Fiji partnerships as strategic alternative to China’s Belt and Road

Breaking News July 17, 2026 0

The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) has highlighted its work in Fiji and the wider Pacific as part of a broader U.S strategy to strengthen...

Vanuatu Opposition demands Gov’t apology over failed Matthew and Hunter negotiations

Breaking News July 17, 2026 0

Vanuatu Opposition Leader Alatoi Ishmael Kalsakau has called on Prime Minister Jotham Napat and Deputy Prime Minister Johnny Koanapo to apologise to the people...

Indigenous leaders tell governments ‘no more tokenism’ before COP31

Breaking News July 17, 2026 0

As Pacific communities lose homes, coastlines and even the resting places of their ancestors to rising seas, Indigenous have delivered a blunt message to...

Tonga Media warns drug threat demands stronger reporting, Journalist protection

Breaking News July 17, 2026 0

The growing threat of illicit drugs across the Pacific is increasing pressure on Tonga's law enforcement and exposing journalists to greater risks, speakers told...

New Zealand, Fiji renew Duavata Partnership with focus on Trade, Security and Climate

Breaking News July 17, 2026 0

New Zealand and Fiji have renewed their Duavata Partnership for the next five years, committing to closer cooperation on democracy, economic growth, security, social...

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End war on nature and ensure ocean health, UN chief says in message for...

Environment June 11, 2021 0

Ending the “war on nature” must be part of global recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday in his...

Solomons PM due in Australia amid China tension

Election October 5, 2022 0

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will host his Solomon Islands counterpart Manasseh Sogavare against a backdrop of accusations China has influenced the Pacific...

Aimeliik Legislature calls for investigation of AIMSPLA Chairman Sriderio Rengulbai for alleged misconduct in...

Anti-Corruption August 14, 2023 0

By Leilani Reklai The 12th Aimeliik State Legislature passed a resolution requesting Aimeliik Governor Browny Simer to investigate allegations of misconduct in office made...

Media Freedom

PINA Board, Fiji Information Ministry discuss media collaboration, Pacific Media summit preparations

MEDIA April 15, 2026 0

Discussions on strengthening regional media collaboration and preparations for the upcoming Pacific Media Summit took centre stage Tuesday during a courtesy visit by the...

Outcome of discussion: PINA collaboration with USP Journalism Programme

MEDIA April 15, 2026 0

The Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) Board held a productive discussion with the Head of the Journalism Programme at the University of the South...

International concern over Tonga’s debate on death penalty for drug offences

DRUGS June 14, 2024 0

Several international human rights organisations have expressed grave concern over recent discussions in Tonga's Parliament suggesting the extension of the death penalty to drug-related...

Media policy in vetting process: PNG Information Minister

MEDIA February 8, 2024 0

Papua New Guinea’s National Media Development Policy is going through the Social, Law and Order Sector Heads vetting and clearance process before it is...

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Tokelau and the Parties to the Nauru Agreement react to New Zealand fisheries action

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Uneven progress, significant gaps: New immunisation estimates must accelerate urgent action in the Western Pacific

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McDowall to lead much-changed Scotland as Vakatawa makes Fiji debut

Rugby July 17, 2026 0

Stafford McDowall will captain a Scotland side showing a mammoth 14 changes in Saturday's Nations Championship international against Fiji at Murrayfield. Only Gregor Brown has...

Defending champion Argentina reaches World Cup final by beating England 2-1

Football July 16, 2026 0

Defending champion Argentina rallied to beat England 2-1 on Wednesday and reach the World Cup final. Trailing 1-0 going into the last five minutes of...

‘Imagine the stardom’: Potter urges Nawaqanitawase to play for Bati

Rugby League July 16, 2026 0

Mark Nawaqanitawase would do more for rugby league and the World Cup if he played for Fiji instead of Australia, according to new Bati...

‘Our Origin’: Tonga veteran targets revenge on Samoa

Rugby League July 15, 2026 0

Tonga veteran Felise Kaufusi wants to play in one last World Cup and gain revenge over arch rivals Samoa, with a thumping defeat last...

‘I won’t back flip’: Samoa star reveals plan for Cup

Rugby League July 14, 2026 0

Winning a World Cup is the final frontier for Payne Haas and he is fully committed to attempting to do so with Samoa. There had...

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WHO Pacific chief pushes global action on oral health crisis

May 20, 2026 0

World Health Organisation (WHO) Western Pacific regional director Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala has called for stronger global investment and political commitment to tackle oral...