Agreement between Fiji and NZ on Defence cooperation and the status of visiting Forces
Fiji's Cabinet approved an Agreement with the Government of New Zealand on cooperation in the field of defence and the status of visiting forces,...
PNG a highly corrupt country
Papua New Guinea has maintained its place as a highly corrupt country on the 2022 Corruption Perceptions Report, this time dropping one point down...
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...
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Fiji hosts Pacific dialogue on nuclear testing harm and justice
Pacific representatives are meeting in Suva to push for nuclear justice, victim assistance and environmental remediation decades after more than 300 nuclear tests were...
Fiji Defence Minister Tikoduadua calls on nuclear test nations to help fund veterans’ care
Fiji Defence and Veterans Affairs Minister Pio Tikoduadua has called on countries responsible for past nuclear testing in the Pacific to contribute financially towards...
Tonga Christian group backs Israel’s Pacific Islands Forum partnership
The Tonga branch of the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ) has welcomed Israel’s inclusion as a Pacific Islands Forum partner, saying the relationship could...