58,712 Fiji National Provident Fund members have zero balance
The Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF) says 58,712 of its members have zero balance in their accounts.
This, according to the FNPF’s 2021 annual report...
Solomon Islands – time to take an Indigenous perspective
By Damian Mutton and Narelle Wilson
Scenes of political unrest have become increasingly common in the Solomon Islands, however current reports of rioting, destruction, and...
First case of COVID-19 in Cook Islands
Prime Minister Mark Brown has announced that the Cook Islands has it’s first positive case of COVID-19.
A passenger on Thursday repatriation flight who tested...
Angola reaffirms commitment to host OACPS Summit in 2022
The head of Angolan diplomacy, Téte António has reaffirmed his country’s commitment to host the 10th summit of Heads of State and Government of...
Post-election government formation in Tonga stretches out
It will now be the third week of December at the earliest before Tongans find out who their new leader will be.
Voters went to...
WCPFC tuna fishery needs better management: Pew
By Iliesa Tora
The Pew Charitable Trusts has called for better management of the tuna fisheries of the Western and Central Pacific Ocean.
In a statement...
Former NZ Prime Minister Helen Clark wants more focus on development amid unrest in Solomon Islands
New Zealand is sending another contingent of 50 military and police to Solomon Islands this weekend to help maintain the peace in the capital...
Minister Payne arrives in Palau to advance an open, resilient and inclusive Indo-Pacific region
Australia’s Foreign Minister Marisa Payne said her visit to Palau is to advance” an open, resilient and inclusive Indo-Pacific region.”
Payne will be in Koror...
Honiara Riots: Local Journalists share stories of harassments
By Mike Tua
Face to face with angry rioters threatening physical attacks, local mainstream and freelance journalists and photographers in the Solomon Islands were confronted...
Solomon Islands PM looks forward to beat vote of no confidence
The ruling Solomon Islands Democratic Coalition for Government Advancement (DCGA) government has the numerical strength of 35 members ahead of the motion of no...
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Vanuatu takes maritime dispute with France to international arbitration
Vanuatu has launched international arbitration proceedings against France over competing maritime claims involving reefs, atolls and small islands between Vanuatu and New Caledonia.
The proceedings,...
Australia open to recruiting Pacific Islanders into military, Conroy says
Australia is considering expanding military recruitment from Pacific Island countries beyond Papua New Guinea but says its initial focus will be on ensuring the...
Pacific pushes for rotating seat on UN Security Council
Pacific nations are building international support for a dedicated rotating seat for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) on the United Nations Security Council, alongside...