ICC board regrets Naoero withdrawal
The International Criminal Court’s (ICC) governing body voiced regret Wednesday over the announced withdrawal of Naoero, which came as the United States steps up...
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Fiji’s Online Safety Act and the risks to journalism
By Associate Professor Shailendra Singh
Fiji’s Online Safety Act raises important questions for journalism, but also freedom of expression more broadly. The current review of...
Marshall Islands nuclear victims still seek justice 80 years after testing began
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When the ocean rises, 1.5°C becomes personal
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If Constitution Amendment Bill fails, we stop: Fiji PM Rabuka
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says Fiji will go straight to an election if Parliament fails to pass the Constitution Amendment Bill 2026 by a...
SPREP and PICAN solidify commitment to protect and manage Pacific environment
The Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) and the Pacific Islands Climate Action Network (PICAN) have cemented a shared commitment to protect...
Lakapi Samoa unhappy with Oceania Sevens cancellation
Lakapi Samoa is disappointed that the Oceania 7s rugby tournament has been cancelled.
Chief executive Seumanu Douglas Ngau Chun told the Samoa Observer in Apia...
Tuvalu appoints first woman Governor-General on eve of Independence
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Pacific civil society demands fossil fuel phase-out ahead of COP31
Pacific civil society groups are calling for an immediate end to new coal, oil and gas expansion and demanding climate reparations, stronger action on...
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Filimoni Vosarogo to take over Employment portfolio, Fiji PM confirms
Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has confirmed that Lands and Mineral Resources Minister Filimoni Vosarogo will take over the Employment Minister portfolio.
Speaking in an...
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A dazzling debut hat-trick from Jack Bostock helped the Kangaroos to a 24-22 win over arch-rivals New Zealand in an epic World Cup opener...
TNRL rejects claims it is blocking Tonga from using ‘Mate Ma’a Tonga’ name
The Tonga National Rugby League (TNRL), the trademark owners of the Mate Ma'a Tonga (MMT) brand, has clarified it is not acting as a...