U.S set to open new embassy in Tonga this month -senior U.S diplomat
The United States is on track to open a new embassy in Tonga this month, the top U.S diplomat for East Asia said on...
Freedom of the press under attack worldwide
Disinformation, hate speech and deadly attacks against journalists are threatening freedom of the press worldwide, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday, calling for...
Papua New Guinea hopes to sign defence agreement during Biden visit
Papua New Guinea hopes to sign a defense cooperation agreement with the United States during President Joe Biden’s stop over in the Pacific island...
Next UN climate summit to consider health issues in depth for first time
The next UN climate summit will be the first to consider health issues in depth, with a meeting of global health ministers to highlight...
Former Fiji AG Sayed-Khaiyum released on bail
Fiji’s former Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum was granted $10,000 (US$5,000)non-cash bail Tuesday.
Sayed-Khaiyum appeared before Chief Magistrate Wahleen George in Suva Magistrates Court.
Acting Director of Public...
Cook Islands announces dates and theme for the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting
The Government of the Cook Islands has announced that it will host the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM52) from 06 - 10...
Several new MPs will be sworn in to the 18th Niue Legislative Assembly after...
Niue voted in several new representatives to the next Fono Ekepule according to the provisional results issued by the Chief Electoral officer Darren Tohovaka...
Pro-independence forces win elections on French Polynesia
Pro-independence forces won elections on France's Pacific territory of French Polynesia, giving them control of affairs on the archipelagos for the next five years...
PM Rabuka explains Fiji’s stance on China’s relationship
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has affirmed that the government will only cooperate with countries that share similar values and governance with Fiji.
In a...
Former Fiji AG Sayed-Khaiyum charged for abuse of office, to appear in court
Fiji's former Attorney-General and General Secretary of the FijiFirst Party, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has been charged with one count of Abuse of Office contrary to...
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The Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) must strengthen its institutions, improve coordination and focus on implementation as it responds to growing...
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