Samoa Court of Appeal reserves decision on 10 percent women parliamentarians
Samoa Court of Appeal has reserved its decision after hearing the appeal on the matter regarding the 10 percent representation of women in Parliament.
This...
Samoa in most challenging time: Tuilaepa
On the eve of Samoa's 59th independence anniversary, the nation's caretaker Prime Minister says Samoa is amidst one of its most challenging times, in...
Fiji Forest Minister Osea Naiqamu resigns from Cabinet
Fiji's Minister for Forestry, Osea Naiqamu has tendered in his resignation from Cabinet.
His resignation comes into effect today, 01 June 2021.
Naiqamu has taken this...
Taylor: Forum rift likely to draw ‘geostrategic’ interference
Dame Meg Taylor, who has concluded her term as secretary-general of the Pacific Islands Forum, appealed to the exiting member-countries to stay in the...
No confidence motion filed against Vanuatu government
Vanuatu's opposition has filed a motion of no confidence against the government of prime minister Bob Loughman.
The opposition accuses the government of excessive spending...
“Your time is done”: Archbishop to Samoa caretaker PM Tuilaepa
The Archbishop of the Catholic Church, Alapati Lui Mataeliga, has used his mass on Monday to lash out at the Samoa Human Rights Protection...
Fiji Government decision to open borders queried
Fijians on social media, civil society organisations and political party leaders are puzzled over Government’s decision to open up the Lami, Suva and Nausori...
Australia confirms Pacific Islands are likely the next travel bubble
The Pacific Islands are being tipped as the next phase in Australia’s travel bubble but the plan hinges on the effectiveness of the nation’s...
Offer fishing discounts:PNG Fishing Industry Association
Papua New Guinea can expect increased job opportunities and millions of kina in revenue if the Government considers offering discounts on fishing days, says...
Lush forests laid to waste: how Pacific Islands got hooked on logging
By Jeremy Gwao,Josh Nicholas and Kate Lyons
If Solomon Islands continues logging at its current rate, natural forests in the country will be exhausted...
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Green Climate Fund cuts climate funding approval time to nine months: Duarte
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific Island countries could gain faster access to Green Climate Fund (GCF) financing under reforms that have cut...
Moetai Brotherson and the Ocean of Peace
By Nic Maclellan in Koror, Palau
For the people of Mā‘ohi Nui (French Polynesia), the ocean is a source of life, with an Exclusive Economic...
Vanuatu takes Matthew and Hunter dispute to ICJ
By Nic Maclellan in Koror, Palau
Vanuatu has lodged an application to the world’s highest court, the International Court of Justice, seeking recognition of its...