Proposed amendment approaches by State and NFP undermine constitutional integrity, Amicus Curiae Butler submits
Constitutional expert and amicus curiae Andrew Butler has cautioned the Supreme Court Wednesday against adopting proposed interpretations of Fiji’s 2013 Constitution that would dilute...
UN experts of the Committee on the rights of persons with disabilities commend Kiribati’s disability policy framework
The UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Tuesday concluded its consideration of the initial report of Kiribati on its implementation of...
Amicus Curiae highlights “conundrum” in 2013 Constitution case
Prominent New Zealand constitutional lawyer Andrew Butler, appearing as amicus curiae in the Supreme Court proceedings, has described Fiji’s constitutional amendment process as presenting...
Solomon Islands leader of Opposition backs PM to host successful Forum Leaders Summit
Solomon Islands leader of Opposition Matthew Wale has congratulated the government voicing the Opposition’s support behind the Prime Minister to successfully host the Pacific...
David Seymour backs NZ’s bid to host PIF Leaders Meeting, urges regional commitment
The deputy Prime Minister is backing New Zealand’s bid to host the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM) in 2027 and reaffirms the country’s...
Tuvalu convenes high-level donor roundtable to accelerate Climate adaptation amid rising sea threats
The Tuvalu Government convened a high-level donor roundtable meeting together with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and UN Development Programme (UNDP), calling for urgent...
Infrastructure gap requires USD$3.1 billion: Forum SG
By Netani Rika
The Pacific infrastructure gap required USD$3.1 billion in investment every year.
Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat Secretary General, Baron Waqa, said this underscored the...
‘Historic’ final a record sell-out, says Women’s Rugby World Cup chief
The Rugby World Cup final will set a record attendance for a women's game next month with a crowd of more than 80,000 spectators...
Palau president calls exclusion of PIF partners a ‘missed opportunity’
Palau's President Surangel Whipps Jr says it is “a missed opportunity” not to include partners at next month's Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) leaders' summit.
However,...
Forum foreign Ministers United on regional priorities
Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers met in Suva last week for the 2025 Forum Foreign Ministers Meeting (FFMM).
Chaired by Crown Prince Tupoutoʻa ʻUlukalala, Minister...
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PSIDS need real finance for just transition: Tuvalu Minister for Climate Change Dr...
Pacific Small Island Developing States (PSIDS) need real finance when transitioning away from fossil fuels.
Tuvalu's Minister for Climate Change, Dr Maina Talia, said this...
Tongan King Tupou VI pays final respects to Ratu Epeli Nailatikau
In a moment of quiet reverence at the State House this morning, His Majesty King Tupou VI paid his respects to the late former...
Solomon Islands on the edge, again
A court has ordered parliament to convene with a no-confidence motion in the air. The PM is appealing. Here’s what happens next.
By Connor...