Stunning electoral victory for independence party in French Polynesia
By Nic Maclellan
In an unprecedented electoral victory, the independence party Tavini Huira’atira has won all three seats allocated to French Polynesia in the...
Vanuatu Opposition to boycott special Parliament sitting again today
Vanuatu leader of Opposition, Ralph Regenvanu, said the Members of Parliament (MPs) from the Opposition bloc will boycott the special parliament sitting again today.
“We...
This year’s Pacific elections marginalise and isolate too many
As 2022 national polls unfold, it is evident that a global decline in democracy is disadvantaging the most vulnerable.
By Mere Nailatikau
Election season is...
Vanua’aku Pati against proposed review to Vanuatu Chief Justice’s tenure
Vanua’aku Pati (VP) has taken its stand not to support the recommendation to review the tenure of the Vanuatu Chief Justice (CJ) tenure to...
Cook Islands Parliament dissolved, election 01 August
Queen's Representative Sir Tom Marsters has dissolved Cook Islands Parliament and announced 01 August 2022 as the election date.
He made the announcement in Rarotonga...
Making a point: Rosy Akbar on sexism in Fijian parliament
By Sera Tikotikovatu-Sefeti
On the eve of the first Pacific Women Leaders meeting, Fiji’s Minister for Women, Children, and Poverty Alleviation, Rosy Akbar has...
Convicted after June 2002 are permanently disqualified to contest in PNG General Election
Persons convicted of offences and sentenced to more than nine months from 2002 upward are disqualified for life from contesting the Papua New Guinea...
Tongan deputy PM and former PM granted stay
Tongan deputy Prime Minister Poasi Tei and former Prime Minister Pohiva Tu'i'onetoa, both Members of Parliament have each been granted a stay in the...
Former Samoa PM Tuilaepa & Lealailepule suspended indefinitely for contempt of Parliament
Leader of the Opposition HRPP Party and Samoa’s longest serving Prime Minister, Tuilaepa Sailele Maliegaoi and HRPP Party Secretary, Lealailepule Rimoni Aiafi have been...
Two Tongan Cabinet Ministers granted stay of unseating, special Appeal Session in July
Two Tongan Cabinet Ministers, who were found to have committed bribery in the lead up to the November 2021 General Election, have been granted...
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Vanuatu takes maritime dispute with France to international arbitration
Vanuatu has launched international arbitration proceedings against France over competing maritime claims involving reefs, atolls and small islands between Vanuatu and New Caledonia.
The proceedings,...
Australia open to recruiting Pacific Islanders into military, Conroy says
Australia is considering expanding military recruitment from Pacific Island countries beyond Papua New Guinea but says its initial focus will be on ensuring the...
Pacific pushes for rotating seat on UN Security Council
Pacific nations are building international support for a dedicated rotating seat for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) on the United Nations Security Council, alongside...