Pacific nations send a message on Ukraine – and great power rivalries
Pacific states are watching Ukraine because their sovereignty and territorial integrity can also easily be violated.
By Patrick Kaiku
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine vividly demonstrates how...
Unrepentant Folau targets Rugby World Cup return with Tonga
Controversial Israel Folau is “definitely interested” in playing for Tonga at next year's Rugby World Cup and has “no regrets” over the homophobic comments...
Fijian Drua coach Byrne retains star mid-field combination in round 6 match against Rebels
Fijian Drua head coach Mick Byrne has retained his star mid-field combination of Kalaveti Ravouvou and Apisalome Vota for a sixth consecutive start in...
Three debutants named for Moana Pasifika against Hurricanes
Moana Pasifika have named their side for the Round 6 DHL Super Rugby Pacific match against the Hurricanes.
The team is delighted to welcome fans...
PNG Parliament approves seven new districts to be included in 2022 election
Papua New Guinea Parliament has approved the creation of seven new electorates which will be included in this year’s General Election.
Prime Minister James Marape...
Ambassador Joseph Yun named Special U.S Presidential envoy for Compact negotiations
The U.S President Joe Biden has appointed Ambassador Joseph Yun as Special Presidential envoy for Compact negotiations.
The United States has a special and longstanding...
Fourth round of UN talks fail to finalise a treaty to manage the high seas
By Rebecca Kessler
UN member states failed on 18 March to finalise a legally binding tool to sustainably manage the largest ungoverned place on...
Women and girls deserve to live without violence in ‘safety, dignity and freedom’
Violence against women and girls may be the world’s “longest, deadliest pandemic,” the UN chief said on Tuesday, during an event focused on the...
Mereseini Rakuita announced as SPC’s Principal Strategic Lead – Pacific Women
The Pacific Community (SPC) has announced the appointment of Mereseini Rakuita as its ‘Principal Strategic Lead – Pacific Women’.
Rakuita will champion the organisation’s work...
Momentum towards Pacific debt conference continues with public finance management symposium
More than 100 delegates from all corners of the Pacific are joining the virtual Regional Public Financial Management (PFM) Symposium, an event hosted by...
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Strategic competition in Pacific here to stay, Australian Minister says
Australian Minister for Defence Industry and Minister for Pacific Island Affairs Pat Conroy says strategic competition with China in the Pacific is a permanent...
Cook Islands General Election set for 12 August
The Cook Islands 2026 General Election will be held on Wednesday, August 12, the King’s Representative, Sir Tom Marsters, announced this morning.
In a radio...
Fiji PM says next election due between 24 December and early February 2027
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says Fiji’s next general election is expected to be held between 24 December 2026, and the first week of February...