Solomon Islands Opposition Leader Wale calls on PM Sogavare to resign
Solomon Islands Leader of Opposition, Matthew Wale has called on Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare to immediately resign.
“I call on the Prime Minister to do...
Stranded in Australia and away from family, these Pacific seafarers face a difficult dilemma
Dozens of seafarers from Kiribati remain locked out of their country and grounded in Queensland after more than two years away from home. But...
PANG joins global NGOs call to postpone WTO’s 12th Ministerial Meeting in Geneva next week
The Pacific Network on Globalisation (PANG) joins over 130 global, regional and national civil society organisations in calling for the postponement of next week's...
PNG PM Marape appeals to Solomon Islanders to respect the rule of law
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has appealed to the people of neighbouring Solomon Islands to “respect the rule of law and democratic...
We will track down those responsible in violent protest: Solomon Islands PM Sogavare
In a special nationwide address Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare says the government will track down those responsible for Wednesday’s protest and riots.
“The...
Parliament building and police station burned down during protests in Solomon Islands
Police in Solomon Islands have used tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse hundreds of protesters, who allegedly burned down a building in the...
Samoa Supreme Court quiet on sixth woman MP
As by-election voters head to the polls Friday, the Supreme Court is reluctant to hand down orders on interpreting a constitutional clause requiring a...
New Zealand to start reopening borders to world from January
New Zealand will reopen its borders to the world over the coming months, the government announced Wednesday, allowing for the return of displaced residents...
World Rugby amends rule and allows players to switch national teams
World Rugby has approved a landmark change to its eligibility laws which will allow players to switch Test nations and significantly bolster developing countries...
World Rugby’s tweak of eligibility rule game changing for Pacific Island unions
Picture former All Blacks Charles Piutau, Malakai Fekitoa and Vaea Fifita running out for Tonga at the next World Cup.
Then think of Lima Sopoaga,...
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Military buildup in Palau faces growing dissatisfaction, report says
The guardrails built into agreements between the United States and Palau to protect the Pacific nation's environment and preserve its sovereignty are rendered ineffective...
Palauan leader Whipps makes historic first state visit to New Zealand
Surangel Whipps Jr is set to become the first Palauan President to make an official visit to Aotearoa New Zealand.
Whipps is in New Zealand...
French Polynesia’s legislature shows new shape, more divisions
The Territorial Assembly of French Polynesia has for the first time shown a new configuration during its first administrative sitting on Friday, following a...