Ropate Green Lomavatu is Fiji’s new Solicitor General
Former Magistrate and former senior lawyer, Ropate Green Lomavatu is the country’s new Solicitor General.
Attorney General, Siromi Turaga confirmed that Lomavatu was appointed late...
The U.S Indo-Pacific Strategy’s weakest link
By Guy C. Charlton and Xiang Gao
In May 2022, with the launch of the “Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity,” the Biden administration sought...
Fiji to host Pacific Islands Forum Special Leaders Retreat next week
The Pacific Islands Forum Special Leaders Retreat will be held in Nadi, Fiji on 24 February 2023.
The retreat will be preceded by a traditional...
Japan promises Pacific countries ‘transparency’ over Fukushima water dump
Japan’s government promised to provide “transparent communication” with Pacific countries before dumping treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the ocean,...
With China looming, U.S signs assistance deal with Micronesia
The United States said on Friday it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Federated States of Micronesia, reflecting a shared understanding on...
Israel – Fiji reaffirm partnership
Israel and Fiji have reasserted commitment to advance cooperation on issues of mutual priorities, such as UN peacekeeping operations, economic prosperity and sustainable development.
Israel's...
Former Vanuatu PM Sope wants Indonesia kick out from MSG
Former Vanuatu Prime Minister Barak Sope has called for Indonesia's removal from the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG).
Despite being an associated member, Sope believes that...
PNG and Solomon Islands seal policing deal
Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands have signed an agreement to formalise the deployment of Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC) members for...
China urged to stop saddling poor countries with hefty debts: World Bank
The World Bank is encouraging China to overhaul its lending practices to stop burdening developing countries with crippling loan obligations that critics have dubbed...
‘Take Japan to court’ to stop nuclear waste plan says law expert
An international law expert believes Japan is passing the risk of its upcoming release of treated nuclear wastewater into the ocean onto Pacific leaders.
It...
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UN Decolonisation Committee pressed to act on New Caledonia, French Polynesia, Guam and Tokelau
The United Nations Special Committee on Decolonisation heard renewed calls for action on New Caledonia, French Polynesia, Guam and Tokelau as it opened the...
Bougainville President Toroama says PNG Parliament breached Melanesian Agreement, calls for international intervention
Bougainville President Ishmael Toroama has accused Papua New Guinea's National Parliament of breaching the Melanesian Agreement (MA) and undermining the Bougainville peace process after...
Polling cutback sparks anger as New Caledonia heads into tense vote
A major cut in the number of polling stations in New Caledonia’s capital has sparked a heated debate about access to the vote, less...