Voting to repeal MIDA encouraging: Fiji PM Rabuka
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says today’s repeal of the 2010 Media Industry Development Authority Act (MIDA) is encouraging in the restoration of democracy.
He...
Fiji’s Media Act repealed by Parliament
Fiji's 2010 Media Industry Development Act (MIDA) Act has been repealed by Parliament Friday despite fierce debate from the Opposition parliamentarians.
While presenting the motion...
FLNKS joins bilateral talks in Paris
By Nic Maclellan in Noumea
A delegation from the Kanak independence movement Front de Libération Nationale Kanak et Socialiste (FLNKS) travels to Paris this...
‘People are suffering’: Kiribati’s judicial crisis
The opposition in Kiribati wants answers from the government about the ongoing crisis in the country's judiciary.
The government last year dismissed the chief justice...
Fiji prime minister investigating China spy claims, says ‘survival’ is key issue for Pacific...
Fiji prime minister Sitiveni Rabuka is investigating claims by a senior Pacific leader that the Chinese government spied on him while he was visiting...
There’s time for review of Micronesia’s candidate: Palau President Whipps
“We want the best man/woman for the job, and we believe should come from Micronesia. There is still time for review, time to ask...
USA disagrees with Vanuatu-led resolution, says diplomacy best approach
The United States one of the world’s largest emitter of greenhouse gases, has disagreed with the Vanuatu-led resolution of seeking an Advisory Opinion from...
Lack of resolution on deep-sea mining ahead of controversial deadline cause for deep concern
Calls for an urgent halt on deep-sea mining reached a historic high as the International Seabed Authority (ISA), the international body that regulates mineral...
Cook Islands PM assured AUKUS deal will not breach Rarotonga Treaty
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has said he has received assurances that the recent Australia-United Kingdom-United States (AUKUS) proposals will not contravene the...
Need for greater unity amongst island countries: Fiji PM Rabuka
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says at a time when Fiji is moving forward and big power rivalries are affecting the region, the need...
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Free trade agreements with Pacific island nations proposed to protect regional posture
U.S Rep Ed Case has proposed a presidential initiative to negotiate free trade agreements with Pacific Island countries and extend duty-free treatment to certain...
Taiwan boosts support as Palau prepares to host Pacific Islands Forum
Taiwan is helping Palau prepare to host next year's Pacific Islands Forum, Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said on Saturday.
Lin, who was on a trip...
When the room says No but the Ocean says Now why Vanuatu chose a...
Op Ed by Lagi Toribau, Technical Advisor & Lead Negotiator for Vanuatu on Deep-Sea Ecosystems
When I arrived in Nairobi for UNEA-7, I carried with...