Fiji President failed to protect the Constitution, claims Bainimarama
Fiji Opposition Leader Voreqe Bainimarama claims that President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere has failed to protect the 2013 Constitution.
In his response to the President’s opening...
Pacific Islands Forum mission completes visit to Japan
Commitments to further engage in “intensive dialogue” and information sharing on the proposed Fukushima ALPS treated nuclear wastewater discharge into the Pacific are the...
Fiji is home to all: PM Rabuka
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says there was no consultation by the previous government prior to adopting the title ‘Fijian’ as the country’s national...
Taiwan-China factor puts Indo-Pacific region on knife edge
A U.S Air Force general has warned of the likelihood of a war with China saying: “I hope I am wrong. My gut tells...
Ropate Green Lomavatu is Fiji’s new Solicitor General
Former Magistrate and former senior lawyer, Ropate Green Lomavatu is the country’s new Solicitor General.
Attorney General, Siromi Turaga confirmed that Lomavatu was appointed late...
The U.S Indo-Pacific Strategy’s weakest link
By Guy C. Charlton and Xiang Gao
In May 2022, with the launch of the “Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity,” the Biden administration sought...
Fiji to host Pacific Islands Forum Special Leaders Retreat next week
The Pacific Islands Forum Special Leaders Retreat will be held in Nadi, Fiji on 24 February 2023.
The retreat will be preceded by a traditional...
Japan promises Pacific countries ‘transparency’ over Fukushima water dump
Japan’s government promised to provide “transparent communication” with Pacific countries before dumping treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the ocean,...
With China looming, U.S signs assistance deal with Micronesia
The United States said on Friday it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Federated States of Micronesia, reflecting a shared understanding on...
Israel – Fiji reaffirm partnership
Israel and Fiji have reasserted commitment to advance cooperation on issues of mutual priorities, such as UN peacekeeping operations, economic prosperity and sustainable development.
Israel's...
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‘Test of regionalism’: Pacific church group calls for review of Israel’s PIF role
The region's premier ecumenical organisation is calling for Israel's new partnership with the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) to be reviewed.
The Pacific Conference of Churches...
‘Cut the umbilical cord’: Bougainville’s bid to break away from Papua New Guinea faces...
For decades, the distant island of Bougainville has fought for secession from Papua New Guinea, for a future as an independent nation of its...
Fiji passport ranks 97th globally, opens 78 destinations
Fijian passport holders can access 78 overseas destinations without obtaining a traditional visa in advance, but Fiji ranks 97th globally and 11th among 14...