MSC Magnifica brings in hundreds of passengers to Cook Islands
Cruise liner MSC Magnifica, the largest cruise ship to visit the Cook Islands anchored just outside the Avatiu Harbour, Rarotonga bringing more than 2000...
Pacific leaders ‘must consider consequences’ of deep sea mining
By Aigagalefili Fepulea’i - Tapua’i
Representatives from 18 Pacific countries met in Fiji last week to discuss deep sea mining.
The Deep Sea Minerals High-Level Talanoa,...
Walker is new Fijiana 7s coach
Former USA Women’s 7s coach Richard Walker is the new Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s coach.
The Fiji Rugby Union made the announcement today that Walker,...
Ioan Cunningham is the new Fijiana XV head coach
Fiji Rugby has brought in former Wales Women’s coach Ioan Cunningham to coach the Vodafone Fijiana XV for the upcoming Women’s Rugby World Cup.
His...
Forum SG Waqa calls for unified action on sustainable fisheries at Honiara Summit
Forum Secretary General, Baron Waqa has highlighted the critical need for sustainable fisheries management to safeguard the Pacific's future.
Addressing the Honiara Summit on Pacific...
Nauru sells citizenship to help fund relocations as sea levels rise
The Pacific Island nation of Nauru is selling citizenship to fund its retreat from rising seas, the country’s president, David Adeang, announced on Tuesday,...
Vanuatu Climate Minister frets over U.S climate reversal
Vanuatu's climate minister said Wednesday his low-lying Pacific nation is vexed by the potential impact of President Donald Trump's withdrawal from the Paris climate...
NZ’s foreign minister raises concerns over China’s Tasman Sea drills, Cook Islands deals on Beijing visit
New Zealand's foreign minister said he had raised concerns over China's recent live-fire drills in the Tasman Sea during meetings with Chinese leaders on...
Pacific ACP Trade officials set sights on growth, inclusion and implementation at key meeting
The Pacific ACP Trade Officials Meeting kicked off Wednesday with a call for action as Tonga’s Minister for Internal Affairs, Distaquaine Tu’ihalamaka,emphasised the need...
Cook Islands PM Brown beats no-confidence vote, slams New Zealand
The Cook Islands’ prime minister survived a no-confidence vote on Wednesday, blaming “misinformation” from former colonial ruler New Zealand for destabilising his Pacific country.
The...
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Pacific leaders converge in Fiji for key Troika talks
Pacific leaders have arrived in Suva ahead of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Troika Meeting, with Palau President Surangel S. Whipps Jr and Solomon...
Alarm sounded on radioactive risk from deep sea mining
Plucking minerals from the ocean floor risks disturbed radioactive material entering the marine food chain, an anti-deep sea mining group warns.
The Deep-Sea Mining Campaign...
Fiji Military Commander Kalouniwai given option to extend term, PM Rabuka reveals
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka revealed that the Constitutional Offices Commission had decided to offer Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) Commander Major-General Ro Jone...