Former Fiji Sugar Corporation CEO paid over $840k says Minister
An inquiry is expected to begin into the hefty salaries and allowances paid to former chief executives of Fiji Sugar Corporation (FSC).
The Sugar Minister...
FSM President negotiates US$7 billion financial assistance for the next 20 years, in his...
A month before national elections in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), President David W. Panuelo has visited Washington to lobby and secure top-line...
Agreement between Fiji and NZ on Defence cooperation and the status of visiting Forces
Fiji's Cabinet approved an Agreement with the Government of New Zealand on cooperation in the field of defence and the status of visiting forces,...
PNG a highly corrupt country
Papua New Guinea has maintained its place as a highly corrupt country on the 2022 Corruption Perceptions Report, this time dropping one point down...
Two FSM nationals guilty of conspiracy to commit money laundering and conflict of interest...
The Federated States of Micronesia's Supreme Court has found two of its nationals guilty of conspiracy to commit money laundering and conflict of interest,...
Fiji strengthening bilateral relations with Kiribati in the Fisheries sector
The Fiji Cabinet has agreed that potential areas of supportive collaboration be explored between the Kiribati Fisheries Ministry and Fiji's Fisheries Ministry says Prime...
Fiji’s suspended Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Saneem quits
Fiji's suspended Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Saneem has resigned.
It is understood that he sent his resignation to President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere Tuesday.
He was suspended...
EU allows 18 months’ extension to Vanuatu
The European Union (EU) has given a further 18 months’ extension to allow time for the Vanuatu Government to complete reforming its Citizenship Programme.
This...
All countries must help prevent ‘catastrophic’ war amid China-U.S tensions, Australian minister says
-The Australian foreign affairs minister, Penny Wong, is calling on all countries to play their part to prevent a “catastrophic” war in the Indo-Pacific...
Government of Kiribati confirms its return to the Pacific Islands Forum
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor
The Government of Kiribati will re-join the Pacific Islands Forum this year, following what it calls ‘fruitful and positive’ discussion...
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Tuvalu says attaining global prosperity goals requires boost for poor nations
While vowing its commitment to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, Tuvalu cited the challenges hindering its progress.
For Tuvalu, sustainable development is inseparable...
New Zealand Foreign Minister to meet Ministers from Fiji, Niue and Samoa
New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters will meet Pacific counterparts from Niue, Fiji and Samoa in Auckland today.
“In these uncertain geostrategic times in our...
PM Wale sets to travel to U.S & Japan on eight-day trip
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale will leave for the United States this weekend on an eight-day overseas visit that will also take him...