PNG vote of no confidence not entertained
The Papua New Guinea Parliamentary Private Business Committee (PBC) has denied the notice of the motion of the Vote-of-No-Confidence (VONC).
In advising Parliament, Acting Speaker...
Vanuatu referendum seeks to instill stability after revolving-door governments
An upcoming referendum in Vanuatu to outlaw political-party hopping by legislators has sparked lively debate in the Pacific island country, which has faced three...
Tuvalu’s new PM moves closer to being elected as Taiwan, China watch on
Tuvaluan members of parliament are likely to elect a new prime minister on Friday (23 Feb) according to a senior electoral official, and a...
PM Rabuka clarifies Fiji’s position on Israel
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has clarified Fiji’s position on the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Resolution titled: “Israeli practices affecting the human rights...
PNG Vote of no confidence law for review, government to table amendment in Parliament
The Papua New Guinea Government has given notice to amend Section 145 of the Constitution on motions of no confidence.
Prime Minister James Marape told...
Fiji Military chief expresses concern about escalating drug crisis
As the Fiji Police Force tries its best to uncover those involved in the illicit drug trade, the Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF)...
Clashes between pro-independence protesters, police as three French ministers visit New Caledonia
Militants and protesters clashed with police in downtown Nouméa on Wednesday as New Caledonia plays host to three French government ministers this week.
The crowd...
PNG Military given powers to protect innocent lives
Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) soldiers have been given powers to arrest, and discharge their weapons to protect innocent lives and properties.
Police Commissioner...
Japan’s minister chides utility president over radioactive water leak at Fukushima plant
Japan's industry minister summoned the president of the utility that runs the Fukushima nuclear power plant to his office Wednesday and chided him for...
Benny Wenda calls for arrest of Prabowo Subianto
Benny Wenda, the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) President, has called for an international arrest warrant on Prabowo Subianto, the new Indonesian...
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