EU seeks Fiji’s support in condemning Russia
The European Union Ambassador to Fiji is hoping that the Fijian government will support their position and condemn the actions of Russia against Ukraine.
Speaking...
Blinken says U.S has a ‘long-term future’ in the Pacific Islands
As the first U.S secretary of state to visit Fiji in 36 years, Antony Blinken wanted to make clear that jetting here to meet...
Armed forces to remain on standby to ensure stability in Solomon Islands
While military presence will be scaled down in Honiara, Solomon Islands, contingents from the Fijian, Australian and New Zealand armed forces will remain on...
France criticised for haste with New Caledonian referendum
A New Caledonian government minister Vaimua Muliava has written to the French president, saying the French government has made a mess out of New...
Alleged Honiara riot ‘instigator’ on $1,000 bail
The Solomon Islands court has granted bail to one of the instigators of the recent rioting and looting in Honiara.
Simon Mannie was arrested and...
Anger and hatred still exist, there is little dialogue: Solomons Opposition leader Wale
Solomon Islands leader of Opposition, Matthew Wale claims that the international peacekeepers deployed into the country following the recent unrest only brings calm while...
PNG Defence Force Commander replaced
Papua New Guinea Minister for Defence Solan Mirisim, Monday announced that the Chief of Defence Force Major General Gilbert Toropo, will no longer serve...
Solomon Islands thanks foreign forces
Solomon Islands is slowly returning to normality.
And because of that Secretary to Prime Minister (SPM) Dr Jimmie Rodgers has thanked the foreign forces for...
Mixed reactions to referendum in Kanak community
There have been mixed opinions from the Kanak community, in New Caledonia, after the third and final referendum returned a 96 percent vote against...
Vanuatu approves State of Emergency extension
Vanuatu is expected to undergo a further extension of the State of Emergency (SOE).
This was confirmed in a Council of Ministers (COM) Meeting held...
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Fiji undertakes first national consultation on key regional initiatives for 2024
The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs convened National Consultations for Fiji on the key regional initiatives...
New Zealand Defence Force wraps up raft of Solomon Islands support
More than 200 New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel have completed a successful deployment to assist with Solomon Islands' general election, and provide other...