A more responsive Vanuatu Police Force organisational structure
For the first time since 1997, the Vanuatu Police Force (VPF) will operate under an officially approved framework after the Minister of Internal Affairs...
Fiji welcomes ceasefire but urges caution as Middle East tensions remain
Fiji's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade has welcomed a temporary ceasefire between Iran and the United States but warns the situation in...
Empowering Pacific voices in world renowned climate change science reports
Tropical Cyclone Vaianu and the havoc caused is the backdrop for a Pacific dialogue on climate change science that opens Wednesday.
Science from the Intergovernmental...
Cook Islands declares equal standing in New Zealand security pact: PM Brown
The Cook Islands has taken an important step on the world stage, with Prime Minister Mark Brown framing a new defence agreement as both...
Fiji PM proposes 20% pay cut for MPs, Ministers amid fuel uncertainty
Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has proposed a 20 percent pay cut for Ministers, Assistant Ministers and MPs, saying leaders must share the burden...
$5m emergency fund activated as TC Vaianu recovery begins: Fiji PM
The Government has released $5 million (US$2.5 million) from the National Disaster Risk Management Office (NDMO) Contingency Fund to support immediate relief efforts post...
PNG Defence minister Joseph steps aside, allows investigation into PNGDF recruitment
Papua New Guinea Defence Minister Dr Billy Joseph has stepped aside from his portfolio to allow investigations into allegations he interfered with the recent...
Pacific bluefin tuna MP adoption back on track!
By Shana Miller. Project Director, International Fisheries Conservation
Last year presented an opportunity to adopt a management procedure (MP) for Pacific bluefin tuna—the world’s most...
Tupou set for Moana Pasifika debut and Paea returns home for Chiefs clash
Veteran lock Jimmy Tupou will make his Moana Pasifika debut, when the team hosts the Chiefs at Rotorua International Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Tupou will...
Fijian Drua debut for Basiyalo
Former Fiji 7s rep, Sikeli Basiyalo, will make his Super Rugby Pacific debut for the Fijian Drua.
Head coach Glen Jackson has named the youngster...
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U.S to link Pacific drug investigations with South Asia crime networks
The United States is looking to connect its law enforcement operations in the Pacific with expertise and investigations in South Asia as criminal networks...
Fiji should retain immunity for 1987 and 2006 coups says Deputy DPP Rabuku
Fiji should retain the immunity provisions covering the 1987 and 2006 coups because they were guarantees made to the coup leaders in exchange for...
U.S links Pacific drug trade to Latin American networks
The United States says Latin American drug trafficking networks are increasingly using contacts and distributors in Pacific Island countries to move and sell illicit...