PNG PM Marape appeals to Solomon Islanders to respect the rule of law
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has appealed to the people of neighbouring Solomon Islands to “respect the rule of law and democratic...
We will track down those responsible in violent protest: Solomon Islands PM Sogavare
In a special nationwide address Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare says the government will track down those responsible for Wednesday’s protest and riots.
“The...
Parliament building and police station burned down during protests in Solomon Islands
Police in Solomon Islands have used tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse hundreds of protesters, who allegedly burned down a building in the...
Samoa Supreme Court quiet on sixth woman MP
As by-election voters head to the polls Friday, the Supreme Court is reluctant to hand down orders on interpreting a constitutional clause requiring a...
New Zealand to start reopening borders to world from January
New Zealand will reopen its borders to the world over the coming months, the government announced Wednesday, allowing for the return of displaced residents...
UN relationship with Samoa under a cloud
The United Nations has glaring problems in Samoa where the government is calling for the UN's role in the country to be reviewed.
The most...
Call for electoral reform in Tonga after women candidates lose out at the ballot...
Samoa's Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa is seen as a shining light when it comes to Pacific women in politics but across the region,...
Fiji’s Electoral Commissioner quits
The head of Fiji's Electoral Commission has resigned - less than 12 months from the general election.
Lawyer Suresh Chandra made the surprise revelation during...
WHO updates guidelines on COVID-related organ inflammation in children
Children who have developed organ inflammation linked to COVID-19 infection should be given steroid treatment in hospital, the World Health Organisation, (WHO), said on...
98 new Covid-19 cases identified in CNMI; largest single day total
The Commonwealth Healthcare Corp. and the CNMI Covid-19 Task Force on Tuesday announced that 98 new positive Covid-19 cases had been identified during a...
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Pacific leaders converge in Fiji for key Troika talks
Pacific leaders have arrived in Suva ahead of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Troika Meeting, with Palau President Surangel S. Whipps Jr and Solomon...
Alarm sounded on radioactive risk from deep sea mining
Plucking minerals from the ocean floor risks disturbed radioactive material entering the marine food chain, an anti-deep sea mining group warns.
The Deep-Sea Mining Campaign...
Fiji Military Commander Kalouniwai given option to extend term, PM Rabuka reveals
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka revealed that the Constitutional Offices Commission had decided to offer Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) Commander Major-General Ro Jone...