Ratu Wiliame Katonivere to be nominated to assume Fiji’s Presidency
Fijian Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama will move Ratu Wiliame Katonivere’s name Friday in Parliament to be the next President of Fiji.
In a post on...
Solomon Islanders bearing witness to climate change
By Ben Bilua
In the Western Province, climate change has spelt death for many islands, but it has also given birth to one.
Across the...
PNG reports 288 new cases, testing and vaccination rates still low
Papua New Guinea reported 288 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours raising its cumulative total confirmed cases to 25,356.
These new cases...
Port Moresby General hospital on the verge of collapse
Papua New Guinea’s Port Moresby General Hospital(PMGH) is reaching a crisis point, with services teetering on collapse unless they are immediately given more support.
“We...
Fiji records 25 new COVID-19 cases
Fiji's Ministry of Health has recorded 25 new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday.
Another 39 new cases have been recorded for the 19th of October.
Permanent Secretary...
PNGDF guns intact, More than 50,000 illegal, unlicensed firearms in PNG
There have been many allegations leveled against the Papua New Guinea disciplinary forces over the years, alleging that police and soldiers sell firearms.
However, Papua...
China provides annual development cooperation funding to Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat
The Government of the People’s Republic of China Wednesday provided an annual funding contribution of US$1.08 million to the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat under...
Fiji’s PM: Go to Glasgow with commitments
Opinion by Frank Bainimarama, Prime Minister of Fiji
The upcoming COP26 UN summit in Glasgow must secure serious collective action to address the climate...
Building a secure, inclusive Pacific-addressing gender inequality in COVID-19 times: with Forum Gender Specialist, Dr Fiona Hukula
The COVID-19 pandemic has posed many challenges in our sea of islands, but it has also presented us the opportunity to build on our...
IAEA chief: AUKUS could set precedent for pursuit of nuclear submarines
The head of the UN’s nuclear watchdog has said other states could follow Australia’s example and seek to build nuclear-powered submarines, raising serious proliferation...
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Sea level rise could redefine sovereignty, but Pacific leaders are pushing back
Sea level rise is no longer just an environmental crisis for the Pacific; it is a legal challenge striking at the heart of sovereignty,...
Tonga launches e-passport project to boost security
The Kingdom of Tonga has officially begun its e-passport journey.
Tonga convened the inaugural Project Steering Committee (PSC) meeting for the Tonga e-passport Project, a...
Trust and cooperation needed for Pacific Climate action
Climate mobility processes will attract greater support if it is recognised as a security and stability concern.
Participants at a regional workshop in Fiji heard...