Napat: ‘Donors must work our way or take their money back’
Vanuatu’s Prime Minister Jotham Napat has voiced frustration over the lengthy procedures involved in accessing donor funds meant to assist Vanuatu, stating that such...
Maritime carbon tax ‘matter of survival’ for Pacific Isles
Establishing a carbon tax on maritime transport is a "matter of survival" for the Pacific islands, a representative of the region said Wednesday at...
Over 400 Samoans reclaim NZ citizenship since law change
The Department of Internal Affairs has confirmed that just over 400 Samoans have successfully gained New Zealand citizenship since the passing of the Samoa...
Tonga’s Health ministry declares dengue outbreak, 10 cases among youth
Tonga's Ministry of Health has declared a dengue fever outbreak following a surge in cases across Tongatapu, Vava’u, and ‘Eua, with children and teenagers...
Climate change is robbing Pacific islands of another resource: Tuna
Fourteen Pacific island nations will receive US$107 million to adapt their tuna-dependent economies as climate change pushes the fish farther from their shores, the...
Winston Peters calls for ‘reset’ of relationship with Cook Islands – but how?
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has called for a “reset” of New Zealand’s relationship with the Cook Islands.
In a speech to the Pacific Island Political...
Australia and PNG to begin negotiations on new defency treaty
Australia and Papua New Guinea will on Thursday announce they are beginning negotiations on a defence treaty, in a move that could have major...
Vancouver set to get the party started with 10-year anniversary celebrations | World Rugby
Captains of the world’s top 12 men’s and women’s teams gathered on the shores of Sunset Beach on Tuesday in Downtown Vancouver ahead of...
Palestine Foreign Ministry condemns Fiji’s decision to open embassy in Jerusalem
Palestine Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ministry Tuesday condemned Fijian Prime Minister of Sitiveni Rabuka’s decision to open an embassy in Jerusalem.
It slammed the decision...
UN environment agency calls for urgent action on ‘triple planetary crisis’
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) called on Tuesday for urgent action to combat climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, warning that progress on all...
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Rewa Chief says Fiji’s military immunity call challenges government to deliver accountability
Rewa Chief Ro Naulu Mataitini has described the Republic of Fiji Military Forces’ (RFMF) call to remove constitutional immunity protections as “Fiji's most courageous...
25th Forum Fisheries Committee Ministerial Meeting concludes in Wellington
The 25th Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC) Ministerial Meeting and the 7th Regional Fisheries Ministers Meeting (RFMM) concluded on 02 July 2026 with a Ministerial...
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.
In...