Fiji leading the world in COVID-19 containment: PM Bainimarama
Fiji is leading the world in COVID-19 containment.
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama said all the measures put in to protect Fiji against the pandemic has...
Mountains of Hydro trouble
By Samisoni Pareti
Mountain tribes in Fiji are thwarting plans by the country’s power monopoly to build a multi-million hydro power plant.
The people of Nubu...
Six Samoan lawyers cross to become legislators
Six legal minds have successfully won their bid to become decision makers and legislators following Friday’s Samoa General Election, according to OEC preliminary results.
From...
Palau ‘would welcome British aircraft carrier’ to counter China’s reach in Pacific says president
-The Royal Navy’s carrier strike group would be welcome to visit Palau when it deploys to the Indo-Pacific this year, as the island attempts...
COVID ‘long way from over’ as cases and deaths surge – WHO
The COVID-19 pandemic is “a long way from over” but there are many reasons to be optimistic and it’s possible the pandemic can be...
Samoa election result hailed as win for women
Samoa’s cliff-hanger general election is a victory for under-represented women in Pacific island politics, regardless of the final outcome, FAST leader Fiame Naomi Mata’afa...
FAST candidates targeting senior Samoa ruling Human Rights Political Party MPs
Across several constituencies, FAST candidates are chipping away at the lead held by Government MPs on their seats, including senior Cabinet Ministers, early figures...
PNG opposition faction of the National Alliance Party move to government
The Papua New Guinea Opposition faction of the National Alliance Party (NA) has joined the Marape-Basil Government.
Party leader, Patrick Pruaitch, in a media conference...
Tuvalu receive 4,800 COVID19 vaccine doses
Tuvalu is the latest country in the Pacific region to receive 4,800 AstraZeneca COVID19 vaccine doses.
“Congratulations to the government and the people of Tuvalu!
Tuvalu...
120,000 voters in Samoa go to the polls today
In a fine sun shiny Samoan day, 120,000 voters go to the polls today to elect a new government following months of intensive and...
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Commonwealth Law Ministers back Nadi declaration on democracy and good governance
The Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting in Nadi has adopted the Nadi Declaration on Democratic Resilience and Participation.
This was revealed during the Commonwealth Law Ministers...
Fiji assures Commonwealth on democratic stability
The Fiji government has reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring that democracy remains central to its leadership.
Minister for Justice...
Pacific transit of narcotics raises alarm after a massive shipment is seized
More than four tonnes of cocaine – worth as much as one and a half billion dollars on our streets – was destined for...