Nauru to elect a new President
The tiny Pacific nation of Nauru is expected to elect a new President today (Friday) after a vote of no confidence Wednesday to removed...
Committee supports removing 10 percent quota for Samoa women parliamentarians
The Samoa Parliamentary Committee that reviewed the Commission of Inquiry’s Report set up after the 2021 general elections, has accepted the recommendation to remove...
Pacific climate warriors call for a future of renewables ahead of Pacific Islands Forum...
Over 60 Pacific youth activists presented their climate demands Wednesday to Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General, Henry Puna ahead of the global Power Up...
Cook Islands prepares to welcome delegation of 500 for Pacific Islands Forum
The islands of Rarotonga and Aitutaki have been a hive of activity as up to 500 delegates from 18 member nations, international agencies and...
Motion of no confidence moved against Nauru President Kun
A vote of no confidence against President Russ Joseph Kun was moved by Member for Anabar, Ijuw, Anibare Maverick Eoe at the sitting of...
No cabinet reshuffle, Siromi Turaga still the AG – Fiji PM Rabuka
Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has confirmed that Siromi Turaga remains the island nation’s Attorney General and Justice Minister despite a cabinet reshuffle announcement...
Fiji PM Rabuka announces cabinet reshuffle
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has announced a strategic reassignment of ministerial portfolios.
The reshuffle is intended to enhance governance, improve policy coordination, and further...
Vanuatu Opposition labelled Salwai Government as unconstitutional, MP Gracia Shadrack suspended
Vanuatu Opposition bloc of former Prime Minister Sato Kilman has raised concerns over the election of Charlot Salwai, Member of Parliament of Pentecost and...
Matai Seremaiah is new Vanuatu deputy Prime Minister
The Vanuatu Member of Parliament representing Luganville Constituency, Matai Seremaiah, has assumed the role of Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) within the newly elected coalition...
Justice Minister Niningi denies arrest warrant for PNG PM Marape
Papua New Guinea Minister for Justice and Attorney-General Pila Niningi says there is ‘no warrant of arrest’ for Prime Minister James Marape.
As the Government’s...
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WCPFC adopts landmark South Pacific albacore management procedure after years of deadlock
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) wrapped up its annual meeting in Manila Friday with a major...
“Albacore is our lifeline” as South Pacific Group pushes hard at WCPFC22
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
Pacific countries most dependent on South Pacific albacore have delivered a clear message at WCPFC22 in Manila — this...
WCPFC faces tough calls on Bigeye Tuna as SPC warns key decisions needed now
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) is heading into a final phase on bigeye tuna, with scientists warning...