Solomon Islands to elect new PM, following ousting of Manele in no-confidence vote
Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Jeremiah Manele was removed from office Thursday, following a decisive vote of no confidence in the National Parliament, in a...
Pacific leaders want urgent energy, transport rethink
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But behind the ceremony was a stark warning:...
PM Rabuka hails Fiji-Australia ties as leaders tackle fuel crisis, security and Climate agenda
Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has reaffirmed Fiji’s strong partnership with Australia, saying both countries are working closely to address regional security threats, the...
Australia announces $30 million fuel support for Fiji as Wong confirms Vuvale Union deal
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Australia pledges stronger Security support as Fiji-Australia Vuvale Union takes shape
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Pacific island nation charts path to diesel freedom
The world’s smallest island nation is seeking to unshackle its power system from diesel after signing on to a landmark renewables partnership.
The Republic of...
Technology is making the Pacific’s drug highway harder to detect
Narco-subs, drone systems, and encrypted finance are turning the Pacific from a transit zone to a node in the global drug economy.
By Jose...
NZ Rugby celebrates $304m record revenue as Pacific leaders warn Moana’s left behind
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has unveiled a record-shattering $304 million(US$180.81 million) in revenue.
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PNG maritime officials say Pacific cooperation is key to closing gaps in safety, standards and women’s participation
By Sera Tikotikoivatu-Sefeti
The Sixth Pacific Regional Energy and Transport Ministers' Meeting(PRETMM6) are laying bare the realities of Pacific regions challenges, from outdated legislation and...
Carving space at sea: Why Pacific maritime reform must move beyond talk
By Sera Tikotikoivatu-Sefeti
“We need the Ministers to endorse it, so we can implement it.”
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