Banning political rallies illegal says Samoa Electoral Commissioner
The decision by Falelatai village chiefs to ban political rallies by certain political parties in their village is illegal says the Samoa Electoral Commissioner,...
Human trafficking remains a threat
Fiji’s Ministry of Immigration stresses that human trafficking is not a collection of isolated incidents, but part of a dangerous and organised global network.
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Tuvalu PM Teo’s quest to future-proof his nation against climate change
When Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo, spoke to a crowd at the Lowitja O’Donoghue Cultural Centre at Australia National University (ANU) he was frank...
Ocean Commissioner Dr Manoni calls for bold Ocean action rooted in Pacific voyaging wisdom
Pacific Ocean Commissioner Dr Filimon Manoni has called on Pacific nations to honour the legacy of their ancestors by taking bold and urgent action...
Yap defence projects form U.S power projection in Micronesia
The U.S Department of Defence has released details of its proposed airport and seaport projects on Yap, which would facilitate military deployment and project...
Vanuatu’s victory march celebrates Independence and ICJ ruling
The 45th anniversary of Vanuatu’s independence was marked by a “Victory March"” through Port Vila, commemorating both the nation’s hard-won freedom and its recent...
Pacific Islanders draw the line at Australian Parliament
A Pacific delegation occupied the halls of Australian Parliament Tuesday with a demand of the Albanese government - deliver a new Climate Plan that...
UN holds emergency talks over sky-high costs for COP30 climate summit
The United Nations' climate bureau held an urgent meeting on Tuesday over concerns that sky-high accommodation prices for this year's COP30 climate summit in...
Pacific applauds ICJ Climate ruling as a “legal roadmap” for global action: Forum SG
Forum Secretary General, Baron Waqa has welcomed the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) Advisory Opinion on climate obligations as a ‘historic milestone’ and a...
Australia, Tuvalu look to develop landmark climate pact
Australia and Tuvalu will work on progressing a landmark treaty as the two nations seek closer ties in tackling the impacts of climate change...
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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.
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SG Waqa backs Forum Chair, calls for unity to drive Pacific agenda
Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Secretary General Baron Waqa has reaffirmed the Forum's commitment to supporting new Chair, Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale, saying...
Taiwan, Marshall Islands deepen economic and diplomatic partnership, says President Lai
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te says Taiwan will continue to deepen cooperation with the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) to strengthen economic resilience and...