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...
NZ extends support for Pacific Fisheries
The ongoing, sustainable management of the Pacific's offshore fisheries is the focus of a new NZD$18 million (US$12.5 million) Arrangement signed between the New...
No confidence motion against Vanuatu PM deposited
Vanuatu Opposition bloc’s motion of no confidence against Prime Minister, Bob Loughman was deposited Monday by the leader of the Opposition, Ralph Regenvanu and...
Pacific undersea cable project sinks after U.S. warns against Chinese bid
A World Bank-led project declined to award a contract to lay sensitive undersea communications cables after Pacific island governments heeded U.S. warnings that participation...
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Decaying World War II bombs in Solomon Islands releasing toxic chemicals, new research finds
Coastal communities in Solomon Islands are facing growing health and environmental risks as decaying World War II bombs release toxic chemicals into land and...
PNG PM Marape queried over status of Bougainville
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape says there has been no report or clear study on Bougainville’s autonomous status to this day.
He said...
PNG Parliament passes Vagrancy Act
Papua New Guinea Parliament has passed the Vagrancy Act which provides that one can be declared a vagrant if they are found not “a...