Minister Radrodro apologises for action, seeks reinstatement
Fiji’s sacked education minister, Aseri Radrodro has apologised to the Prime Minister and people of Fiji – for what he termed as a ‘miscommunications...
Dismissal of Fiji’s education minister threatens unity of the ruling coalition government
The coalition government in Fiji is embroiled in a tussle for power – as Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka announced Friday to remove Aseri Radrodro...
PM restructures Cabinet
In response to the infamous events in Port Moresby last Wednesday, Prime Minister James Marape said he would be initiating a restructure of the...
4.1 tonnes of meth drug bust in Fiji
There has been another major drug bust in Fiji on Saturday – with approximately 1.1 tonnes of white substances in crystal and powder seized...
ICJ authorises Pacific Islands Forum and AOSIS to participate in the Climate Change proceedings
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has authorised the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) and the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS), at their request,...
Australia urged to back Pacific neighbour’s independence to ward off China
A South Pacific island central to Australia’s regional stability has urged the Albanese government to support its quest for independence as China ramps up...
Absolute power
A controversial government directive that will make politicians sole financial controllers of their districts has come under fire by bureaucrats.
The National Government’s Form 11...
Sir Collin Tukuitonga leads WHO transition team for incoming Western Pacific Regional Director
Sir Collin Tukuitonga will help pave the way for the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) incoming Western Pacific Regional Director, Tongan surgeon Dr Saia Ma’u...
Pacific countries look to strengthening Teieniwa Vision at UN meeting
By Leilani Reklai, at the UN COSP10 in Atlanta, U.S, for the Pacific Anti-Corruption Journalists Network
Pacific Countries at the Tenth Session of the...
NZ Foreign Affairs Minister to resume ‘Pacific reset’ plan again
New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says the government wants to resume and renew the Pacific reset strategy "with greater intensity".
The deputy prime...
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Pacific pushes for special Climate finance window ahead of COP31
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific Island countries are pushing for concrete action on climate finance, keeping the 1.5-degree target within reach and strengthening...
Civil Society demands permanent seat at Pacific decision-making table
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific civil society organisations are demanding their participation in regional decision-making be formally institutionalised, saying they should no longer...
Forum Leaders face major decisions on Regional Architecture, Security and Partnerships
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific Islands Forum Leaders will next week consider major decisions on regional architecture, political leadership, security, partnerships and regional...