Samoa political saga: Challenge to party removal reported
Samoa's prime minister and the five other ousted members of the ruling FAST Party are reportedly challenging their removal.
FAST chairman La'auli Leuatea Schmidt on...
Chiefs hope for party reconciliation
Chiefs from several constituencies whose members of parliament (MPs) were sworn in as new cabinet ministers on Wednesday hope for a resolution to the...
Coalition government likely in Vanuatu, where women struggle
Unofficial results in the Vanuatu election show another rainbow coalition is likely, with voters again sending a potpourri of parties to parliament.
Ni-Vanuatu went to...
Alleged ‘ministers outside of parliament’ in PM-elect’s new Cabinet as growing consensus pins the move on king’s influence
Reports allege the prime minister-elect has nominated people who were not Members of Parliament for his new cabinet.
Kaniva News reported last week that the...
President Whipps Outlines Vision for Palau’s Progress in Second Term
President Surangel Whipps Jr., during his second inaugural address in Ngerulmud on Thursday, laid out an ambitious vision for Palau, emphasising unity, self-reliance, and...
Earthquake-struck Vanuatu needs aid, tourism help
On Port Vila's waterfront, a lonely Christmas tree stands out among the red-flowering poinciana which line the boulevard.
Standing on overgrown grass, with faded baubles,...
Fiji Airways Fiji 7s Squad Announced for Perth 7s
Fiji Airways Fijian 7s Head Coach Osea Kolinisau has named his 13-member squad to the Perth 7s this weekend.
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Samoa PM Retaliates – Sacks 13 Associate Ministers
Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mataafa has terminated 13 Associate Ministers who signed a letter of no confidence in her leadership.
On Monday this week, Mataafa...
FAST appoints new executives: Laauli is leader and chairman
La’auli Leuatea Schmidt was appointed the leader of the ruling party Fa’atuatua ile Atua Samoa ua Tasi (FAST) in a swift move to replace...
Trouble is brewing in paradise: Fiame’s leadership hangs in the balance
By Lagipoiva Cherelle Jackson and Junior S. Ami
With just over a year left in her tenure as Prime Minister of Samoa, Fiame Naomi Mata’afa...
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