UN hails new anti-corruption network, as ‘important step’ to build trust, promote justice
With factors contributing to transnational corruption becoming increasingly complex, the UN launched an initiative on Thursday to “empower all countries” to find practical solutions...
Negotiations underway between Samoa political leaders HRPP, FAST
Samoa's outgoing prime minister and prime minister-elect met on Thursday afternoon as part of secretly-held negotiations about the transition to a new national government.
However,...
“Ex-Prime Minister has no status”: former Samoa AG Taulapapa
The caretaker Prime Minister, Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi should step down now because he "has no status", says Samoa's former Attorney General Taulapapa Brenda Heather-Latu.
The...
Fiji Parliament passes laws against COVID-19 breaches, 28 new cases reported
Fijians who continue to flout certain advisories and are not adhering to the COVID-19 measures will now be issued on the spot fines.
The Public...
USP Council Ethics committee to look at leadership allegations
The University of the South Pacific (USP) Council has agreed that allegations levelled against Pro-Chancellor Winston Thompson and the Chair of the Audit and...
Cook Islands PM announces cabinet reshuffle
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has announced a Cabinet portfolio reshuffle today.
“With the retirement of the Henry Puna, and the election of Akaiti...
China’s unprecedented interference in Pacific Islands sees Five Eyes strengthened
New Zealand has reinforced its involvement in the Five Eyes partnership this week in response to recent conduct from China.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern previously...
Fiji Health act amendment bill to curb COVID-19 breach tabled in Parliament
Fiji's Public Health Amendment Bill 2021 has been tabled in Parliament today.
Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, said the amendment to the Public Health Act is...
Fiji PM: No need for a state of emergency
There is no need for a state of emergency to be declared, Fijian Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama told Parliament Wednesday.
He was responding to SODELPA...
Pacific countries set to sign onto new international integrity commitments
Pacific countries have the opportunity to bring their strong regional commitments on anti-corruption to this week’s United Nations Special Session of the General Assembly...
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Forum SG Waqa says Pacific unity key amid growing global interest
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa says the Pacific remains united and firmly present on the global stage, as leaders continue to advance...
Pacific Islands Forum eyes pre-COP Summit to advance regional climate priorities
The Pacific Islands Forum will engage in a pre-COP leaders’ summit in 2026, as regional leaders work to ensure Pacific priorities remain central to...
Trump signs order to further restrict entry of foreign nationals to U.S, includes Tonga
U.S President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Tuesday that further restricts and limits the entry of foreign nationals to the United States, the...