Two FSM nationals guilty of conspiracy to commit money laundering and conflict of interest...
The Federated States of Micronesia's Supreme Court has found two of its nationals guilty of conspiracy to commit money laundering and conflict of interest,...
Fiji strengthening bilateral relations with Kiribati in the Fisheries sector
The Fiji Cabinet has agreed that potential areas of supportive collaboration be explored between the Kiribati Fisheries Ministry and Fiji's Fisheries Ministry says Prime...
Fiji’s suspended Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Saneem quits
Fiji's suspended Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Saneem has resigned.
It is understood that he sent his resignation to President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere Tuesday.
He was suspended...
EU allows 18 months’ extension to Vanuatu
The European Union (EU) has given a further 18 months’ extension to allow time for the Vanuatu Government to complete reforming its Citizenship Programme.
This...
All countries must help prevent ‘catastrophic’ war amid China-U.S tensions, Australian minister says
-The Australian foreign affairs minister, Penny Wong, is calling on all countries to play their part to prevent a “catastrophic” war in the Indo-Pacific...
Kiribati to return to Pacific Islands Forum
By Samantha Magick, Islands Business
Forum Chair, Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says his office has now received a letter confirming this intention from Kiribati...
Namah condemns arrest of West Papua governor
Vanimo-Green River MP Belden Namah has condemned the manner in which West Papua Governor Lucas Enembe was arrested and detainted by the Indonesian government.
Namah,...
Jacinda Ardern farewells supporters on final day as New Zealand prime minister
Jacinda Ardern has bid an emotional farewell on her last day as prime minister, speaking of the kindness and empathy New Zealanders have shown...
Fiji’s Prime Minister to appoint interim administrator for Rabi Island Council of Leaders
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor
The Office of the Prime Minister in Fiji will appoint an interim administrator for the Rabi Island Council of Leaders...
Fiji and Kiribati repair relations
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor
Six months away from handing over the reins of the Pacific Islands Forum to Cook Islands, Fiji’s Prime Minister, Sitiveni...
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“Those blocking climate science are not our friends”: Pacific issues strong warning at Bonn...
Pacific Island nations have delivered a sharp rebuke to countries seeking to weaken climate ambition at the UN climate negotiations in Bonn, warning that...
“When you deny us the science, you deny our future”: Pacific advocate at Bonn...
Pacific civil society organisations have warned that attempts to weaken the role of science in international climate negotiations risk undermining climate justice and the...
Tonga police see crime growing more regional and digital
Tonga’s criminal threat landscape has changed fast, and Acting Chief Superintendent Selosia Fatukala-Satini says the shift is forcing police to rethink how they work.
Speaking...