Nobles take key roles in Tonga’s parliament as Lord Vaea elected Speaker
The Tonga Legislative Assembly has elected Lord Vaea as the new Speaker of Parliament, marking a significant moment in the kingdom’s political landscape.
The decision...
U.S threatens to cut Fiji aid over impunity for doomsday cult
The U.S government is threatening to downgrade Fiji to the lowest possible ranking on its global human trafficking index over its failure to clamp...
Forum condemns Bondi beach attack, Stands with Australia
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General, Baron Waqa has condemned the deadly attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, describing it as an act of terrorism and...
Fiji moves to naturalise Banabans as Rabi marks 80 years since arrival
The Fiji Government has reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to the Banaban community during the 80th Anniversary of the arrival of the Banabans on Rabi...
Lord Fakafanua elected Tonga’s new Prime Minister after parliamentary vote
Tonga's Legislative Assembly has elected Lord Fakafanua as the kingdom’s new prime minister following a secret parliamentary ballot this afternoon.
Interim Speaker Lord Tangi...
Pacific health systems at breaking point as Australia, NZ labour schemes drain skilled workers:...
A major new study by the Australia Institute has warned that labour migration policies promoted by Australia and New Zealand are accelerating a health...
TD03F upgraded to tropical depression, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to Fiji
Tropical Disturbance TD03F has been upgraded to a Tropical Depression and is expected to bring heavy rain and strong northerly winds to Fiji over...
Fiji PM Rabuka condemns the terrorist attack at Bondi beach
Fijian Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Sitiveni Rabuka has condemned the antisemitic terrorist attack at the Bondi Beach in Australia during a...
OACPS Ministers push reform agenda as Council hears call for unity and action
The Secretary-General of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS), Moussa Batraki, has presented his report to the 120th Session of the...
New report warns of Solomon Islands health system under strain
Australia is being accused of draining skilled health workers from Pacific Island countries to fix its own shortage of care workers, pushing fragile health...
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Free trade agreements with Pacific island nations proposed to protect regional posture
U.S Rep Ed Case has proposed a presidential initiative to negotiate free trade agreements with Pacific Island countries and extend duty-free treatment to certain...
Taiwan boosts support as Palau prepares to host Pacific Islands Forum
Taiwan is helping Palau prepare to host next year's Pacific Islands Forum, Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said on Saturday.
Lin, who was on a trip...
When the room says No but the Ocean says Now why Vanuatu chose a...
Op Ed by Lagi Toribau, Technical Advisor & Lead Negotiator for Vanuatu on Deep-Sea Ecosystems
When I arrived in Nairobi for UNEA-7, I carried with...