Civil unrest and political instability threaten Fiji as COVID-19 outbreak takes hold
As Fiji's COVID-19 outbreak continues to devastate the country's economy, there are mounting fears the crisis could spark social unrest in the small Pacific...
New Caledonia tension simmers over referendum date
Political tension is rising in New Caledonia as a third referendum on independence from France is planned in December.
The decolonisation process under the 1998...
Australia stands ready to support Fiji; NZ stands by Fiji in times of need
The Australian Minister for the Pacific says they are keen to assist Fiji in any way necessary to contain the spread of COVID-19 and...
Three deaths reported in Fiji from COVID-19
Three individuals who had tested positive of COVID-19 have died at Fiji's CWM hospital.
This was confirmed by the Ministry of Health and Medical Services...
Fiji recorded 180 new cases of COVID-19
Fiji’s Ministry of Health has recorded 180 new cases of COVID-19 today.
This is based on the Ministry’s latest GIS dashboard update.
The dashboard also shows...
NZ extends support for Pacific Fisheries
The ongoing, sustainable management of the Pacific's offshore fisheries is the focus of a new NZD$18 million (US$12.5 million) Arrangement signed between the New...
No confidence motion against Vanuatu PM deposited
Vanuatu Opposition bloc’s motion of no confidence against Prime Minister, Bob Loughman was deposited Monday by the leader of the Opposition, Ralph Regenvanu and...
Pacific undersea cable project sinks after U.S. warns against Chinese bid
A World Bank-led project declined to award a contract to lay sensitive undersea communications cables after Pacific island governments heeded U.S. warnings that participation...
Revealed: PNG lost US$432 million on UBS loan in under four years
Papua New Guinea lost US$432 million in just three and half years on a loan arranged by the Sydney office of UBS, far more...
Several MPs defect from embattled Vanuatu government
Several MPs have defected from Vanuatu's embattled government Monday in parliament.
The house sat following a Supreme Court ruling which confirmed a declaration of vacancies...
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WHO Pacific chief sends strong message to the world
Clean air and water, and a livable climate are inalienable human rights, the head of the World Health Organisation (WHO) in the Pacific says.
Dr...
Fiji DPM Prasad co-hosts high level discussion at COP29
Fiji's deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Biman Prasad co-hosted the “High Level Session on the International and Regional Cooperation for Climate Mobility”...
TMC sets June 2025 for Nauru-backed seafloor mining application
TMC, the metals company focused on seafloor battery metal exploration, has set 27 June 2025, as the target date for submitting its ISA exploitation...