Pacific nations on the rise in IRL World Rankings
Fetū Sāmoa have skyrocketed up the women’s IRL World Rankings after their successful Pacific Championships campaign, while Tonga have moved back into the top...
Cyclone threat looms as Vanuatu struggles with earthquake aftermath
Vanuatu is at risk of landslides caused by severe weather following a deadly magnitude-7.4 earthquake, as the nation's weather bureau warns a low pressure...
Tobacco use costing Fijian economy $319 million a year, kill more than 1,200 annually
Tobacco-related illnesses cost the Fijian economy FJD$319 million (US$159.5 million) every year, equivalent to 2.7 percent of its GDP and about 4.3 times more...
Vanuatu earthquake relief on the way
Aid workers on the ground in Vanuatu have described the fear sparked by a deadly earthquake as humanitarian workers prioritise the most needy amid...
Vanuatu: The challenge to build back
A crippling earthquake will test Vanuatu’s already fragile political and economic system.
By Meg Keen Riley Duke
Vanuatu’s devastating earthquake on Tuesday compounds a political crisis...
Lakapi Samoa appoints Seumanu Douglas Ngau Chun as new CEO
Lakapi Samoa Board has appointed Seumanu Douglas Ngau Chun as its new chief executive officer.
He succeeds Faleomavaega Vincent Fepulea’i, who steps down after nine...
Vanuatu quake: Clock ticking in race to find survivors
Rescuers in Vanuatu will be under pressure to reach trapped people quickly, but there will be tough decisions if buildings aren't safe to enter,...
UN responds to deadly earthquake in Vanuatu
The UN is also responding to the earthquake that struck the Pacific Island nation of Vanuatu on Tuesday, killing 14 people and injuring more...
Experts expect significant damage from Vanuatu earthquake
Seismologists in New Zealand and Australia have expected significant damage from a large earthquake that struck Vanuatu on Tuesday.
The 7.3-magnitude shallow earthquake caused strong...
Pacific Islands Forum officials endorse 2025 budget and workplan
The Pacific Islands Forum Officials Committee (FOC) successfully concluded its 2024 Budget Session, held in Suva, Fiji on 12 – 13 December.
Chaired by Niue,...
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Fiji Military declares No-Fly Zones, warns detected drones will be neutralised
The Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) has declared all its installations “NO-FLY ZONES” for drones, warning it will take action against any unauthorised...
‘We can do this’: Rejected Super Rugby bidder says it can keep Moana Pasifika...
The founder of a Māori and Pacific-led professional rugby club says they have the finances, plan and people to keep the Moana Pasifika franchise...
Vanuatu seeks faster access to climate funds as needs outpace delivery
Climate funding commitments grow but remain difficult to unlock at the pace Pacific island communities need, according to regional officials and development partners.
Despite more...