New Caledonia activist says he is ‘political prisoner’ in France
An indigenous Kanak pro-independence activist from the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia said Monday that he considered himself a “political prisoner” as authorities...
Pacific Islands Forum boss Baron Waqa labels criticism to his appointment ‘irrelevant’
Pacific Islands Forum secretary general Baron Waqa has fired shots at critics who have raised concerns about his suitability to lead the region's main...
Samoa citizenship bill: ‘Hell’ easier to reach than NZ, says ex-Samoan PM at public...
Samoa's former Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi says it is easier for his people to get to hell than to come to New Zealand.
Tuilaepa,...
‘Talanoa’ key to Forum’s seabed mining approach
A talanoa session expected to be held later this year would see Pacific Island Forum leaders coming together in a collective position on seabed...
New Pacific Islands Forum SG Baron Waqa wants U.S-China contest out of region’s ‘backyard’
The new Pacific Islands Forum secretary general has expressed concerns about the U.S-China rivalry in his first open press conference since starting the role.
Baron...
Fiji Elections Office deregisters FijiFirst Party
-Fiji's Registrar of Political Parties, Ana Mataiciwa has announced the deregistration of former ruling FijiFirst party on Monday 01 July 2024.
This action was taken...
Solomon Islands PM in Australia for bilateral talks, visit China to ‘reaffirm’ ties
Solomon Islands new Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele is in Australia on his first state visit since taking office.
A meeting with Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese...
More unrest in New Caledonia after detained Kanak activists sent to France
Renewed protests have erupted in New Caledonia after indigenous Kanak independence activists that French authorities blame for last month’s riots were arrested and some...
Benny Wenda welcomes the launch of West Papua People’s Liberation Front to drive independence...
The United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) President Benny Wenda has welcomed the launch of the West Papua People’s Liberation Front (GR-PWP), a...
Yap narrowly votes for political status review; constitutional change in the offing
Yap voters gave the nod to a review of the state’s political status, a decision that would commence the process for Yap’s constitutional amendment...
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Fiji’s HIV epidemic is worsening and spreading beyond its initial outbreak groups, Health Minister Dr Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu has warned in Parliament.
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Pacific broadcasters unite in Auckland for regional conference
Media leaders, broadcasters and digital journalists from across the Pacific have gathered in Auckland today for the start of the week-long Pacific Broadcasting Cooperation...
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