American Samoa culture plays role in U.S citizenship ruling
In a decision citing American Samoa cultural traditions, those born in the U.S. territory shouldn’t have citizenship automatically forced on them, a federal appeals...
Solomon Islands MP Peter Kenilorea Jnr is OACPS President
The Speaker of the National Parliament of Solomon Islands, John Patteson Oti, on behalf of Parliament has congratulated Peter Kenilorea Jr, Member of Parliament...
FAST behind political delays: Tuilaepa
Samoa caretaker Prime Minister, Tuilaepa Dr. Sailele Malielegaoi, has accused the Fa'atuatua i le Atua Samoa ua Tasi (FAST) party as the primary factor...
‘Don’t not let the number surpass capacity’, Fiji follows WHO criteria in determining COVID-19 deaths
Fiji's Health Ministry chief medical adviser Dr Jemesa Tudravu is urging Fijians to not allow the number of COVID-19 cases to surpass the capacity...
The mice that roared: how eight tiny countries took on foreign fishing fleets
By Christopher Pala
It has been described as “the most remarkable achievement of the Pacific island countries in the last 50 years”.
In 1982, eight,...
Violence against women in Pacific politics
Written by Ancuta Hansen
As with their sisters around the world, many women in the Pacific Islands are victims of violence. While much of...
Investment act 2020 to help Fiji’s economic recovery post-pandemic
The approvals process for foreign and domestic investment proposals is set to become more business-friendly following reforms spearheaded by the Ministry of Commerce, Trade,...
Samoan weightlifter Iuniarra Sipaia through to Olympics
Samoan weightlifter Iuniarra Sipaia has confirmed her spot in the Tokyo Olympics next month and says she is honored to be representing the country.
Sipaia...
Māori All Blacks squad for series against Manu Samoa named
Māori All Blacks Coach Clayton McMillan has named a settled squad ahead of their two-match series against Manu Samoa.
It will be the first time...
Vanuatu keeps up with the World of E-Commerce and Digital Trade
COVID-19 has not only decimated Pacific Island economies, it has also catapulted to the fore the urgent need to move towards digital economies and...
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Walking to the polling booth in Noumea
By Nic Maclellan
“If I have to walk to the polling booth on election day, I’ll do it,” said Josiane. “But my mother is elderly...
Vanuatu celebrates historic appointment of Anna Naupa as MSG Director General
Vanuatu has hailed the appointment of Dr Anna Naupa as the new Director General of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG), making her the first...
Solomon Islands Governor General suspends Police Commissioner Vaevaso
Solomon Islands Governor-General Sir David Tiva Kapu has suspended Police Commissioner Ian Vaevaso from his duties with immediate effect following advice from the Prime...