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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Rewa Chief says Fiji’s military immunity call challenges government to deliver accountability
Rewa Chief Ro Naulu Mataitini has described the Republic of Fiji Military Forces’ (RFMF) call to remove constitutional immunity protections as “Fiji's most courageous...
25th Forum Fisheries Committee Ministerial Meeting concludes in Wellington
The 25th Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC) Ministerial Meeting and the 7th Regional Fisheries Ministers Meeting (RFMM) concluded on 02 July 2026 with a Ministerial...
Fiji Military backs end to constitutional immunity: Commander Kalouniwai
The Republic of the Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) has backed ending constitutional immunity provisions, saying accountability is essential for lasting peace and constitutional reform.
In...