Former Samoa AG’s case dismissed
The former Samoa Attorney General, Savalenoa Mareva Betham Annandale has been ordered to pay WST$5,000 (US$1,803) to Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata’afa as her...
Pacific Economies at a crossroads: FEOM Chair calls for unity
“We gather here in Suva, at a pivotal juncture,” declared Tongan Kilisitina Tuaimei’api, the Chair of the 2024 Forum Economic Officials Meeting (FEOM).
Her words...
Vanuatu fights for marine protection at pivotal UN deep-sea mining meeting
Vanuatu has taken a leading role in a bloc of nations fighting to keep marine environment protection on the main agenda of the UN...
Solomon Islands government reaffirms the One China principle
The Solomon Islands Government of National Unity and Transformation(GNUT) has reaffirmed its commitment to the One-China Principle.
The Prime Minister, Jeremiah Manele, reiterated his government’s...
Commonwealth chief dismisses The Telegraph’s report on Samoa’s ‘musty linens’ for King Charles
The Commonwealth Secretary-General has dismissed comments regarding the state of a beachside resort in Samoa that will host the King Charles during Commonwealth Heads...
Australia confident of hosting UN climate summit
The Australian Federal Government is increasingly confident its bid to host the world's most important climate change negotiations in 2026 will be successful.
Labor announced...
UN body that regulates the deep sea tackles proposed mining code amid growing concerns
Tense deliberations over how and if to allow deep sea mining unfolded in Jamaica as at least one company threatened to apply for permission...
UN leaders urge global action to end Child trafficking on World Day Against Trafficking...
On this ‘World Day Against Trafficking in Persons’, the UN Secretary-General António Guterres has emphasised the plight of the most vulnerable in our societies...
Indian President Murmu to visit Fiji, New Zealand and Timor-Leste
Indian President Droupadi Murmu will undertake a state visit to Fiji, New Zealand and Timor-Leste from 05-10 August 2024.
This will be the first-ever visit...
American Samoa Governor places moratorium on seabed mining
An executive order that American Samoa Governor Lemanu Peleti Mauga issued places a moratorium on seabed mining in the waters of American Samoa.
The moratorium...
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Neville Choi takes PINA presidency as Moala steps down
By Pita Ligaiula in Savusavu
Papua New Guinea Media Council President Neville Choi has been elected President of the Pacific Islands News Association (PINA),...
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