Uncertain times for Fiji-listed companies
Fiji’s second COVID-19 wave continues to batter the economy, and a series of market updates released by companies listed on the South Pacific Stock...
Cook Islands PM announces cabinet reshuffle
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has announced a Cabinet portfolio reshuffle today.
“With the retirement of the Henry Puna, and the election of Akaiti...
China’s unprecedented interference in Pacific Islands sees Five Eyes strengthened
New Zealand has reinforced its involvement in the Five Eyes partnership this week in response to recent conduct from China.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern previously...
Fiji Health act amendment bill to curb COVID-19 breach tabled in Parliament
Fiji's Public Health Amendment Bill 2021 has been tabled in Parliament today.
Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, said the amendment to the Public Health Act is...
Fiji PM: No need for a state of emergency
There is no need for a state of emergency to be declared, Fijian Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama told Parliament Wednesday.
He was responding to SODELPA...
Pacific countries set to sign onto new international integrity commitments
Pacific countries have the opportunity to bring their strong regional commitments on anti-corruption to this week’s United Nations Special Session of the General Assembly...
We won’t allow corruption to continue unchecked: UN Assembly president
The effects of corruption are “detrimental to all of society”, the President of the UN General Assembly said on Wednesday during the first day...
United Nations General Assembly holds special session against corruption
The United Nations General Assembly Special Session against corruption began at the UN headquarters in New York today with strong calls for the redoubling...
Sustainable Waste Actions to make a difference in our Pacific
Solutions for sustainable waste actions in used oil management, marine debris and disaster wastes will be in place across the Pacific islands through a...
OPINION: Focus on reducing barriers to private sector success, Cook Islands PM says
A recession is not the time to cut government spending, it is a time when government is expected to front up and stimulate the...
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Fiji PM defends democracy and economic reforms
Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to democracy, economic reform and national unity in his response to the Presidential address...
French ships visit Hobart amid regional tensions
As France announced it would increase its nuclear arsenal in a major development of its defence policy, its navy docked in Australia, sending a...
Commonwealth Secretary General warns global order is failing people
Commonwealth Secretary General Shirley Botchwey used her remarks at the 26th Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers Meeting (CFAMM) in London to highlight global challenges and...