Samoa Head of State agrees to convene Parliament
Samoa Head of State, Tuimalealiifano Sualauvi Va’aletoa II, has agreed to convene Parliament after meeting with the Fa’atuatua ile Atua Samoa ua Tasi (FAST)...
Bougainville President Toroama outlines ABG position on independence
The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) President Ishmael Toroama said Bougainville must have its independence within the next four years, through the election of members...
Fiji records four new covid-19 cases, Health Ministry awaits 11, 000 swab tests
Fiji has reported four new cases of COVID-19, and all cases are close contacts of existing cases from the Nadali cluster.
These cases were confirmed...
Looking forward to lead Samoa: FAST leader Fiame Mata’afa
Fiame Naomi Mata’afa described Monday as an “incredible day” and she looked forward to leading Samoa through challenging times, in a statement that all...
Human Rights Protection Party to appeal bombshell ruling: Samoa caretaker PM
Samoa’s caretaker Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi and leader of the Human Rights Protection Party (HRPP) pulled a few surprises out of his hat...
Former Vanuatu PM Salwai’s appeal dismissed
Vanuatu Appeal Court has dismissed the appeal of former Prime Minister, Charlot Salwai.
In handing down the verdict Friday, the judges said in their assessment,...
Samoa caretaker PM promoting lawlessness: Fiame Mata’afa
Samoa caretaker PM promoting lawlessness: Fiame Mata’afa
Lotofaga Member-elect Fiame Naomi Mataafa has accused Samoa caretaker Prime Minister of “promoting lawlessness” by saying a 21...
Samoa Supreme court overrules fresh election order
The Supreme Court has overruled a declaration by the Samoa Head of State voiding last month's elections as having no legal authority.
The court has...
Further COVID-19 vaccine and economic support for the Pacific: NZ Government
New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Hon Nanaia Mahuta and Associate Health and Foreign Affairs Minister Aupito William Sio has announced that New Zealand will...
Fiji designer wins logo competition for new Pacific Resilience Facility
Founding director of Fiji Art and Soul, Shiri Ram, has taken out the top prize of FJD$3,000 (US$1,500) for a logo brand which will...
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Although global warming is set to exceed 1.5°C, financing to help communities adapt to climate change falls far short of needs, the UN Environment...
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Constitution Review Commission report was never a draft Constitution: Fiji A-G
Fiji Attorney-General Sevuloni Valenitabua says the Constitution Review Commission’s (CRC) Report should not be regarded as a draft Constitution.
He said the commission was mandated...