Jacinda Ardern farewells supporters on final day as New Zealand prime minister
Jacinda Ardern has bid an emotional farewell on her last day as prime minister, speaking of the kindness and empathy New Zealanders have shown...
Henry Puna wants another crack at Pacific Islands Forum top job
The current Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) wants another term in the job.
"I thought being Prime Minister of the Cook Islands...
Fiji’s Prime Minister to appoint interim administrator for Rabi Island Council of Leaders
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor
The Office of the Prime Minister in Fiji will appoint an interim administrator for the Rabi Island Council of Leaders...
Fiji and Kiribati repair relations
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor
Six months away from handing over the reins of the Pacific Islands Forum to Cook Islands, Fiji’s Prime Minister, Sitiveni...
Japan offers to meet high level Pacific delegation next month over plans to dump...
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor
A month away from the expected discharge of treated radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean, Japan has offered to meet...
Reuniting the Pacific Islands Forum, a priority for new Fiji PM, travels to Kiribati...
Barely a month in office, the Fijian Prime Minister and chair of the Pacific Islands Forum, Sitiveni Rabuka plans to visit Kiribati and meet...
FSM citizens warned to expect increased U.S jets fly over and anti-aircraft missile firing...
The people of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) have been informed not to be alarmed by increased U.S jets fly-over and anti-aircraft missile...
FSM President hints March election will be his last, to pave the way for...
The President of the Federated States of Micronesia, David Panuelo has informed his people, the upcoming March 2023 election will be his last, to...
FSM proposes early discussion between Micronesian leaders to decide on next PIF Secretary General
The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) says it will continue to ‘offer an olive branch to Kiribati’ as the five-member Micronesia nation grouping prepares...
Four key areas for specialist review: Fiji PM Rabuka
The People’s Alliance, National Federation Party and Social Democratic Liberal Party coalition Government will establish specialist reviews in four key areas which are constitution...
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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...