Coalition crisis: Commission of Inquiry shake up hits Fiji Government
The fallout from the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) has shaken the Fiji Coalition Government.
This has prompted the resignations of deputy Prime Ministers Manoa Kamikamica...
Fiji PM Rabuka assures Coalition remains stable despite resignations
Coalition stability remains intact despite speculation of a leadership breakdown, says Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka.
This is following the resignation of Finance Minister and...
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...
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‘Test of regionalism’: Pacific church group calls for review of Israel’s PIF role
The region's premier ecumenical organisation is calling for Israel's new partnership with the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) to be reviewed.
The Pacific Conference of Churches...
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Fiji passport ranks 97th globally, opens 78 destinations
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