Ambassador says criticisms aimed at France over New Caledonia civil unrest contain ‘misinformation’
France's Ambassador to the Pacific says criticisms of the country's actions in New Caledonia are based on misinformation.
The Ambassador, Véronique Roger-Lacan, also rejected suggestions...
Papua New Guinean Noan David Pakop to head Forum Fisheries Authority
The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Authority (FFA)has appointed Noan David Pakop as its Director General.
Pakop is the Deputy Managing Director, Technical and Operations at...
Air Vanuatu domestoc flights to resume soon, says liquidator
Air Vanuatu is gearing up to restart domestic operations as pilot training flights resume.
Liquidator Ernst & Young (EY) Australia, which was called in after...
Massive U.S-led naval exercises in Hawaii and Pacific islands reflect over a century of colonial exploitation of the region
By Kate Lewis Hood
Since the last week in June, navies and naval assets from 29 countries have been taking part the world’s largest naval...
Olympic Games Paris 2024: Men’s semi-finalists locked-in on thrilling night of rugby
South Africa, France, Fiji and Australia won through to Saturday’s medal semi-finals on a thrilling night of knockout rugby at the Olympic Games Paris...
Tuvalu PM urges Pacific Men to address gender inequality in Climate action
Tuvalu Prime Minister and Minister of Gender Equity and Women Empowerment, Feleti Teo has called on Pacific men call to actively engage in addressing...
Samoa Gun amnesty starts next month
The Samoa Police has announced a comprehensive gun amnesty set to begin on 01 August running through 30 September in an attempt to collect...
UN shocked over Sepik atrocities
The United Nations Papua New Guinea office has strongly condemned the recent brutal rapes and killings of women and children in East Sepik’s Angoram.
The...
Forum SG Waqa hails resilience of Pacific women, and girls as SPC Ministers, Forum Women Leaders begin RMI meetings
The Marshall Islands continues the second of three major meetings on the status of Pacific Women and gender work in the region.
Delegations from around...
Olympic Games Paris 2024: Defending champions Fiji lay down early marker
Reigning Olympic champions Fiji reminded everyone exactly why they have two golds to their name on the opening day of the men’s rugby sevens...
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‘If it’s not cultural, what is it?’ Fiame questions use of matai titles amid...
Samoa's former Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa says chiefly titles are culturally significant and should not be given to foreign prime ministers.
Mata’afa made the...
Vanuatu urged to honor UN obligations and protect refugees
Vanuatu, as a member of the United Nations (UN), has a responsibility to uphold international humanitarian standards and provide protection to those fleeing conflict,...
NZ boosts support for Tonga’s drug-fighting efforts
New Zealand's prime minister has announced further support to combat drug trafficking in Tonga, following his announcements earlier in the week in Samoa.
Much of...