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430 million face hypertension threat in Western Pacific

October 21, 2026 0

About 430 million people across the Western Pacific are affected by hypertension, putting millions at risk of heart disease, stroke and premature death as...

More PNG citizens able to enlist in Australian military

October 21, 2026

Israel granted request to become partner in Pacific Islands Forum

October 21, 2026

Beyond Conservation: What the High Seas Treaty Means for Ocean Governance...

October 21, 2026

Women’s Rugby Impact Beyond Pasifika Summit unites Oceania rugby leaders to...

October 21, 2026

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430 million face hypertension threat in Western Pacific

Health October 21, 2026 0

About 430 million people across the Western Pacific are affected by hypertension, putting millions at risk of heart disease, stroke and premature death as...

More PNG citizens able to enlist in Australian military

News October 21, 2026 0

More Papua New Guinea citizens have been given a green light to join the Australian military as part of strengthening ties between the two...

Israel granted request to become partner in Pacific Islands Forum

DIPLOMACY October 21, 2026 0

Israel has joined the Pacific Islands Forum as a partner, the Foreign Ministry announces. The ministry says that Forum Secretary General, Baron Waqa informed Foreign...

Australia, PNG to turn new alliance into defence and economic action

Defense & Security October 20, 2026 0

Australia and Papua New Guinea are meeting in Port Moresby to advance defence, security and economic cooperation under a new alliance that marks a...

Vanuatu PM says government remains stable amid leadership challenge claims

News October 20, 2026 0

Vanuatu's Prime Minister Jotham Napat has shut down claims that he could be facing a leadership challenge through a no-confidence vote at the next...

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News February 17, 2021 0

Aimeliik Legislature calls for investigation of AIMSPLA Chairman Sriderio Rengulbai for alleged misconduct in...

Anti-Corruption August 14, 2023 0

By Leilani Reklai The 12th Aimeliik State Legislature passed a resolution requesting Aimeliik Governor Browny Simer to investigate allegations of misconduct in office made...

End war on nature and ensure ocean health, UN chief says in message for...

Environment June 11, 2021 0

Ending the “war on nature” must be part of global recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday in his...

Solomons PM due in Australia amid China tension

Election October 5, 2022 0

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will host his Solomon Islands counterpart Manasseh Sogavare against a backdrop of accusations China has influenced the Pacific...

Media Freedom

‘We cannot over-manage and over-regulate the media’ — Fiji Deputy PM Kamikamica

MEDIA September 24, 2026 0

By Pita Ligaiula in Savusavu Governments must work with the media to tackle misinformation and disinformation while ensuring news organisations have the resources to...

‘This is not a walk in the park’ : Wesley on healing Fiji’s media...

MEDIA September 24, 2026 0

By Pita Ligaiula in Savusavu Fiji will need time to rebuild public confidence in the media after what Fiji Times Editor Fred Wesley describes...

“Freedom that is not exercised is not freedom”: Fiji Times editor warns press freedom...

MEDIA September 24, 2026 0

By Pita Ligaiula in Savusavu Fiji Times Editor Fred Wesley has warned that restoring press freedom is not enough if newsrooms do not rebuild...

Pacific Leaders set AI rules, push stronger digital connectivity

ARTIFICIAL INTELIGENCE September 6, 2026 0

By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau Pacific Islands Forum leaders have endorsed the Pacific’s first collective position on artificial intelligence, calling for AI to remain...

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Beyond Conservation: What the High Seas Treaty Means for Ocean Governance and Security in the Blue Pacific

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Women’s Rugby Impact Beyond Pasifika Summit unites Oceania rugby leaders to grow women’s and...

Rugby October 21, 2026 0

Women’s rugby leaders from across Oceania gathered in Sydney for the Impact Beyond Pasifika Women & Girls’ Rugby Summit, a three-day event focused on...

Jacob gets Fiji Bati party started after waiting nine years for an invite

Rugby League October 20, 2026 0

Fiji front-rower Jacob Saifiti is familiar with this role. The veteran pack leader showing the way for his young forwards. Inspiring by actions, setting a platform,...

Fiji Bati ride first-half blast to topple Cook Islands 40-12

Rugby League October 18, 2026 0

A first-half blitz led by Brandon Wakeham and Apisau Koroisau on the back of a destructive forward pack has helped Fiji romp to a...

NZ Ferns survive Fiji scare as Wesele says team ‘not here to make up...

Rugby League October 18, 2026 0

Fiji Bulikula Coach Jone Wesele said his team was not at the World Cup to just "make up the numbers" after his Fiji team...

Veteran Martin leads from front in final PNG campaign

Rugby League October 18, 2026 0

Playing his farewell World Cup campaign for Papua New Guinea, Rhyse Martin has helped steer the Kumuls to a gritty 42-18 win over Lebanon. Martin...

Health

430 million face hypertension threat in Western Pacific

October 21, 2026 0

About 430 million people across the Western Pacific are affected by hypertension, putting millions at risk of heart disease, stroke and premature death as...