Police reassure Fijians after Speight, Steven’s release
Fiji’s Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations, Livai Driu has assured the public that there is no need for concern following the recent release of...
Through mercy, Fiji Mercy Commission clarifies pardon
The decision to pardon coup prisoner George Speight and former CRW leader Shane Stevens or any other prisoner has been carried out without any...
Using Education to stop the generational cycle of violence against women in the Pacific
By Catherine Wilson
Parliamentary representation by women in Pacific Island countries remains stubbornly low at 8.4 percent. Yet women leaders across the region have been...
Forum SG Waqa rebuts claims of weak Pacific Leaders communique on Climate change
Forum Secretary General, Baron Waqa has dismissed suggestions that the Forum’s latest communique is one of the least effective in its history, particularly due...
George Speight release opens old wounds: Fiji Opposition MP Lal
Fiji's Opposition MP Ketan Lal says he has continued to receive countless heartfelt messages from Fijians who are deeply saddened and disappointed by the...
PNG minister criticises Australian ‘boomerang aid’ as Australia launches new partnership plan
A Papua New Guinean minister has delivered scathing criticism of Australia's aid programme, warning of funds being “wasted” as the Australian government outlines its...
FICAC refers case against Commissioner Barbara Malimali to ODPP
Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) has referred the matter against its Commissioner Barbara Malimali to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution...
Two Kanaks shot dead by French police in New Caledonia decried as ‘assassinations’
French police shot and killed two men in New Caledonia on Thursday, stoking tensions with pro-independence groups days ahead of a public holiday marking...
Australia strengthens security partnership with Solomon Islands, boosts climate support
Australian Minister for International Development and the Pacific, Pat Conroy, reaffirmed Australia's deep commitment to the Solomon Islands during his third visit to the...
CHOGM media not so restricted: Commonwealth Secreatriat
The Commonwealth Secretariat has clarified media arrangements for accredited journalists for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).
It is quite different from what the...
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Forum SG Waqa urges Smaller Island States to retain Political leadership amid regional reforms
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa has called on Smaller Island States (SIS) to retain political ownership of their priorities while using existing...
World leaders need to see Pacific climate impacts firsthand: PM Rabuka
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says it would be “a sad thing” for Fiji if world leaders fail to attend the pre-COP31 climate meeting in...
Solomon Islands stands firm on One China Policy: PM Wale
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to the One China policy.
Speaking in Parliament, Prime Minister Wale emphasised its importance...