PNG Opposition says polls deferral dangerous
Papua New Guinea Speaker of Parliament Jacob Pomat’s suggestion that the 2022 General Elections be deferred by one year is both dangerous and wrong...
Fiji Airways premieres new in-flight safety video
With Fiji officially opening from 01 December, Fiji Airways, Fiji’s National Airline, has launched an eco-focused In-Flight Safety Video, showcasing footage of the country’s...
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...
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Rewa Chief says Fiji’s military immunity call challenges government to deliver accountability
Rewa Chief Ro Naulu Mataitini has described the Republic of Fiji Military Forces’ (RFMF) call to remove constitutional immunity protections as “Fiji's most courageous...
25th Forum Fisheries Committee Ministerial Meeting concludes in Wellington
The 25th Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC) Ministerial Meeting and the 7th Regional Fisheries Ministers Meeting (RFMM) concluded on 02 July 2026 with a Ministerial...
Fiji Military backs end to constitutional immunity: Commander Kalouniwai
The Republic of the Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) has backed ending constitutional immunity provisions, saying accountability is essential for lasting peace and constitutional reform.
In...