ABG government position on mining reservation and exploration
The ABG Minister for Mineral and Energy Resources, Rodney Osioco, has announced that the Bougainville Government will no longer be partially lifting the existing...
Fijian Rugby Sevens teams named for Tokyo Olympic Games
Fiji Rugby is thrilled to announce two strong and experienced sevens teams which will be part of Team Fiji’s campaign to the Olympic Games...
Change of eligibility rules would help Tonga compete against All Blacks, says coach Toutai Kefu
A relaxation of World Rugby's eligibility laws would help avert scenes like the All Blacks' 102-0 victory over Tonga at Mt Smart Stadium on...
Fifth attempt to elect New Caledonia president
New Caledonia's 11 ministers have been summoned by the French High Commissioner to meet on Thursday for a fifth attempt to elect a president.
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Cook Islands to continue support of UN seabed mining process
Cook Islands will continue to support the work of the International Seabed Authority(ISA) in developing global seabed mining regulations, and the country will continue...
Climate change, COVID-19, Oceans- PALM 9 continues strong Japan-Pacific partnership
Pacific Islands Forum Leaders and the Prime Minister of Japan, Yoshihide Suga, have completed their virtual Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting, the PALM 9, reaffirming...
Samoa Head of State defies Court order, defers Parliament to August
Samoa Head of State has defied a Supreme Court order for Parliament to convene within seven days, and instead proclaimed that the Legislative Assembly...
France denies cover-up over Pacific nuclear tests
The French government denied any cover up on Friday over radiation levels in the Pacific following its nuclear testing in the region, as discussions...
Fiji records 522 new cases of COVID-19 and three more deaths
Fiji records 522 new cases and three more deaths
SUVA, 05 JULY 2021 (FIJI TIMES/FBC NEWS) --- Fiji has recorded 522 new cases of COVID-19...
Japan offers 3 million vaccine doses at Pacific Islands Summit
Japan will provide Pacific island nations and territories with 3 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine from mid-July through the UN-backed COVAX global vaccine...
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Opposition leader Wale raises concern over lack of Polynesian representation in Solomon Islands Cabinet
Solomon Islands Opposition leader Matthew Wale has raised concerns about the absence of Polynesian representation in the country’s Cabinet following a recent ministerial reshuffle,...
Palau Senate rejects key President Whipps appointments, Deepening executive-legislative rift
The Palau Senate has again declined to advance three key nominations by President Surangel Whipps Jr, deepening tensions between the executive and legislative branches...
U.S bars Palau Senate president, former Marshall Islands mayor from entry
The United States on Tuesday barred Palau Senate President Hokkons Baules and his family from entering the U.S, accusing him of corruption linked to...