Fiji Finance Minister Biman Prasad resigns
Fiji's deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Strategic Planning, National Development and Statistics, Biman Prasad, has officially resigned from Cabinet following a charge...
Pacific lawmakers call for creation of human rights commissions to fight nuclear testing legacy
A Marshall Islands lawmaker has called on Pacific legislatures to establish and strengthen their national human rights commissions to help address the region's nuclear...
Flying Fijians legend Nemani Nadolo joins Fijian Drua as new development coach
The Fijian Drua has today announced the appointment of former Flying Fijian Nemani Nadolo-Kuridrani as the new Development Coach.
The former Crusaders and Leicester Tiger...
PNG reaffirms support for New Caledonia’s political path and Melanesian solidarity
Papua New Guinea Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko says PNG remains committed to supporting New Caledonia’s political journey and strengthening Melanesian solidarity within the region.
Tkatchenko...
Vanuatu Parliament passes bill to protect students from online dangers
The Vanuatu Parliament has passed a significant amendment to the Harmful Digital Communications Act, strengthening controls over how students under 16 use the internet,...
Kiribati official calls for U.S visa exemption after CNMI travel ‘misunderstanding’
A last-minute visa mix-up nearly prevented Kiribati from joining the 65th Board of Directors Meeting of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures (APIL) general...
The High Seas, Earth’s last wild frontier at risk
By Giovanni Prete
The high seas – the vast waters beyond national jurisdiction – cover nearly two-thirds of our planet. They are home to some...
OACPS Ambassadors push for unity and action ahead of COP30 and 11th Leaders’ Summit
The Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) Committee of Ambassadors met recently to discuss key priorities, including preparations for COP30 and the...
PNG among 65 nations signing cybercrime treaty
Papua New Guinea is among 65 states that have signed the United Nations Convention Against Cybercrime in a global commitment to strengthen cooperation and...
Adeang urges unity and purpose as Nauru marks 93rd Angam Day and 80 years since return from exile
A dawn memorial service at the World War II Memorial in Aiwo on Monday marked two major milestones in Nauru’s history — the 93rd...
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Three Permanent Secretaries sworn in to lead key government ministries
Solomon Islands Government on Tuesday swore in three new Permanent Secretaries to lead the Ministries of Finance and Treasury, Police, National Security and Correctional...
Fiji says COP31 must put ocean at centre of climate action
Fiji will push for greater recognition of the Pacific Ocean as central to climate action at the upcoming UN climate negotiations, saying COP31 must...
Tourism industry ready to host Pre-COP 31 summit: Minister Gavoka
Tourism Minister Viliame Gavoka says Fiji’s tourism industry is fully prepared to host an influx of world leaders for October’s Pre-COP31 summit, drawing on...