Fiji’s international borders re-open today
Fiji’s international borders will reopen today after almost two years.
This has brought in much excitement for the people of Fiji as the first tourist...
US$5 million ADB grant to support Tonga’s post covid-19 economic recovery
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Tonga have signed a US$5 million grant agreement to help restore and accelerate private sector-led...
Forum Foreign Ministers Joint Statement on Blue Pacific Leadership in Disaster Preparedness Planning
As the World Health Assembly meets to consider pandemic preparedness and response, in the face of the new Omicron strain of COVID-19 and at...
No one is safe unless everyone is safe: making emergency response safe for women and girls
Op-ed authored by Sanaka Samarasinha, UN Resident Coordinator to Fiji, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu & Vanuatu.
During natural disasters and emergencies, women and girls are...
Fiji troops deployed to assist Melanesian family
Today, a contingent of 50 Republic of Fiji Military Forces(RFMF) personnel depart Fiji to assist in the restoration of security and stability in the...
Pentagon to build up U.S bases in Australia and Guam to meet China challenge
The Pentagon will focus on building up bases in Australia and Guam to better prepare the U.S military to counter China, a senior defence...
New Zealand: No longer Australia’s Pacific security partner?
Wellington has appeared slow to respond to a crisis in Solomon Islands where once it would have been a regional leader.
By Robert Ayson
The prophecy...
Draw set for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 OFC preliminary competition
The road to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 for OFC hopefuls is now set after the completion of the preliminary competition draw held...
Solomon Islands intervention critical: PNG Police Commissioner
Papua New Guinea Police Commissioner David Manning says the country’s engagement in the Solomon Islands is critical with emphasis on protection of several Government...
WCPFC faces test as expiration date nears for Tropical Tuna Measure
The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) 2021 meeting begins 29 November, as it faces the expiration of its Tropical Tuna Measure guiding...
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Tupou set for Moana Pasifika debut and Paea returns home for Chiefs clash
Veteran lock Jimmy Tupou will make his Moana Pasifika debut, when the team hosts the Chiefs at Rotorua International Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Tupou will...
Fijian Drua debut for Basiyalo
Former Fiji 7s rep, Sikeli Basiyalo, will make his Super Rugby Pacific debut for the Fijian Drua.
Head coach Glen Jackson has named the youngster...
World held hostage by reliance on fossil fuels, Christiana Figueres warns – and climate...
Countries are being “held hostage” by their reliance on fossil fuels, a former UN climate chief has warned, describing the health impacts of climate...