Former Oil Search boss Peter Botten says UBS ‘greedy’ on fees
Former Oil Search managing director Peter Botten has branded UBS “greedy” for the fees it charged on a deal in Papua New Guinea and...
Vanuatu government to file civil case today
The 19 Members of Parliament (MPs) on the Vanuatu Government side who are subject to the ruling of Justice Oliver Saksak, will be filing...
Cook Islands to consider proof of Covid-19 vaccination
Proof of Covid-19 vaccination from countries with “rampant” cases of the virus are a future consideration, says Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown.
“Our travel...
Civil unrest and political instability threaten Fiji as COVID-19 outbreak takes hold
As Fiji's COVID-19 outbreak continues to devastate the country's economy, there are mounting fears the crisis could spark social unrest in the small Pacific...
New Caledonia tension simmers over referendum date
Political tension is rising in New Caledonia as a third referendum on independence from France is planned in December.
The decolonisation process under the 1998...
Australia stands ready to support Fiji; NZ stands by Fiji in times of need
The Australian Minister for the Pacific says they are keen to assist Fiji in any way necessary to contain the spread of COVID-19 and...
Three deaths reported in Fiji from COVID-19
Three individuals who had tested positive of COVID-19 have died at Fiji's CWM hospital.
This was confirmed by the Ministry of Health and Medical Services...
Fiji recorded 180 new cases of COVID-19
Fiji’s Ministry of Health has recorded 180 new cases of COVID-19 today.
This is based on the Ministry’s latest GIS dashboard update.
The dashboard also shows...
Fiji 7s star Jerry Tuwai banks on senior players
Fiji 7s captain Jerry Tuwai has revealed that senior players in the team have played an instrumental role to keep the players together as...
Disruptions to global shipping: regional impacts
Written by Rachel Richardson, Rob Hitchins
Global attention focused on shipping in March, as container ship Ever Given blocked the Suez Canal, disrupting movements...
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Japan Prime Minister’s supermajority could reshape security for the Pacific, experts say
A landslide victory for Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has put her ruling coalition in control of three-quarters of the lower house or Shūgiin.
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Marshallese deported by ICE ‘having the hardest time’
People deported to the Marshall Islands from the United States face a tough road to survival, experiencing difficulties being accepted by locals and often...
Vanuatu introduces draft UN resolution on ICJ demanding full climate compensation
Vanuatu has introduced the zero draft of a United Nations General Assembly resolution to endorse the International Court of Justice’s advisory opinion on the...