Fiji’s permanent secretary for Economy resigns
The most senior civil servant in Fiji’s Ministry of Economy, Makereta Konrote, has resigned from the post.
Konrote’s resignation comes at a critical time, as...
SPC optimistic about rapid regional vaccination timelines
The wait for island nations to vaccinate their people may only take a few months rather than years, the Pacific Community says.
The UK-based Economist...
Samoa Parliament dissolves ahead of General Election
The official dissolution of the Samoa XVI Legislative Assembly was held this morning bringing to an end a six-week sitting that began on 19...
Has the ‘Pacific way’ lost its way? Has the ‘Pacific way’ lost its way?
When Micronesian leaders broke away from the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) a fortnight ago, after their candidate for secretary general was not elected to...
Tuvalu opposition strongly oppose proposed citizenship and passport scheme
Tuvalu’s Opposition Party believes the proposed Tuvalu citizenship and passport investment scheme is very dangerous.
Former Prime Minister and Opposition leader Enele Sopoaga says the...
Australia to bankroll $300m of Pacific infrastructure as China’s lending tapers off
Australia will pour hundreds of millions of dollars into strategically important infrastructure across the Pacific over the coming months to compete with China’s decade-long...
PNG PM Marape calls for Pacific regional solidarity, supports Micronesia subregion
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister, James Marape, Tuesday expressed sorrow at the recent decision taken by the Micronesian Presidents’ Summit in a Communique to...
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Hawaii Governor Josh Green handily won reelection today, defeating the Republican ticket of Gary Cordery and running mate Daniel Anthony by a record margin...
Samoa underfire at UN over media freedom restrictions
Samoa has defended its media freedom record at the United Nations, insisting it remains committed to protecting independent journalism after 10 countries raised concerns...
Fiji warns world off track on 22 biodiversity targets
The world is failing to meet 22 of its 23 global biodiversity targets, with Fiji warning that inadequate funding and continued subsidies for activities...