Palau Senate President Baules responds to U.S entry ban, rejects corruption claims and defends Senate’s oversight role
Palau Senate President Hokkons Baules has publicly rejected allegations referenced in a recent statement by the United States Department of State, saying he has...
Fiji monitoring Middle East tensions, as Solomon Islands warns citizens not to travel
The Fijian Government is closely monitoring escalating tensions in the Middle East, including developments involving the United States, Israel and Iran.
In a statement, Fiji’s...
Winston Peters wants to be Pacific’s Trump whisperer
New Zealand is courting the United States to return as a major donor and diplomatic powerhouse in the Pacific after years of disinterest in...
The EU renews major Ocean Partnership with the Pacific
The European Union (EU) has renewed its partnership with the Pacific Community (SPC), the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA), and the University of...
U.S funds Fiji’s fight against maritime crime
Fiji will intensify its crackdown on maritime crime with a USD$500,000 boost from the United States, targeting illegal fishing and transnational threats across Pacific...
OFC Pro League first in the world to implement FIFA’s new on-pitch concussion protocol
The OFC Pro League has become the first competition anywhere in the world to implement FIFA’s new football-specific on-pitch concussion assessment protocol, marking a...
Fijian Drua seal late win over Hurricanes
The Fijian Drua claimed their first win of the season, outlasting the Hurricanes 25–20 in a thrilling clash at Churchill Park, Lautoka.
The visitors held...
Fiji Law Society urges President to implement JSC recommendation on FICAC leadership
The Fiji Law Society has called for the immediate implementation of the Judicial Services Commission’s recommendation regarding the leadership of the Fiji Independent Commission...
Pacific Leadership must shape outcomes at COP31 Pre COP
The Pacific Islands Climate Action Network has acknowledged the announcement by the Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) that Fiji will host the...
Gambia chairs first OACPS Ambassadors meeting ahead of Malabo Summit
The Ambassador of Gambia, Musa Jobarteh has chaired his first meeting as Chair of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) Committee...
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‘Test of regionalism’: Pacific church group calls for review of Israel’s PIF role
The region's premier ecumenical organisation is calling for Israel's new partnership with the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) to be reviewed.
The Pacific Conference of Churches...
‘Cut the umbilical cord’: Bougainville’s bid to break away from Papua New Guinea faces...
For decades, the distant island of Bougainville has fought for secession from Papua New Guinea, for a future as an independent nation of its...
Fiji passport ranks 97th globally, opens 78 destinations
- Fijian passport holders can access 78 overseas destinations without obtaining a traditional visa in advance, but Fiji ranks 97th globally and 11th among...