World Court to issue climate change opinion on 23 July
The top United Nations court will on 23 July issue a nonbinding opinion on countries' legal obligation to fight climate change, a decision expected...
Fiji and Tonga reinforce deep rooted bilateral ties
The President of Fiji, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu received a courtesy call Tuesday from Tongan King Tupou VI , reaffirming the long-standing friendship and enduring...
United Bougainville Front endorses Toroama for 2025 election, as only Presidential nomination
The United Bougainville Front (UBF) party will not field a presidential candidate in the 2025 Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) election, instead throwing its full...
Tui Nayau Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara installed
By Netani Rika
Ancient traditional ceremonies and religious rituals fused at dawn as one of Fiji’s original kingdoms elevated a career military officer to the...
One million children in the Pacific without a birth certificate – SPC
An estimated one million children in the Pacific region lack an official identity, which is hampering their access to education, healthcare, and legal rights.
The...
Pacific Islands Forum head: Island region ‘must remain a beacon of hope and unity’
The Pacific Islands Forum's secretary general has reaffirmed the region’s commitment to a united, resilient and inclusive Blue Pacific Continent.
“In a world increasingly marked...
Tongan King Tupou VI on State Visit to Fiji
In a landmark diplomatic engagement for the Pacific region, Fiji will welcome King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau’u, of the Kingdom of Tonga for...
Pacific voices needed as Australia seeks climate summit
Australia needs the moral leadership of the Pacific as it pushes a bid to co-host one of its biggest events since the Sydney Olympics.
Climate...
Bougainville general elections writs issued
The Writs for the Fifth Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) General Elections were officially issued by the Speaker of the Bougainville House of Representatives at...
AOSIS demands urgent debt support for SIDS survival
During the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development, the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) urged world leaders to prioritise the Debt Sustainability...
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SPC must stay accountable to members as it approaches 80th anniversary
The Pacific Community (SPC) must remain responsive to its members’ priorities and accountable for its work as it approaches its 80th anniversary, Director-General Dr...
Tonga urges SPC members to ensure decisions deliver for Pacific people
Pacific Community (SPC) members must make clear decisions on priorities and resources to ensure the organisation continues delivering services for Pacific people, CRGA56 Chair...
Fiji Coalition partner SODELPA rejects Bill 32, demands full repeal of 2013 constitution
Fiji’s Social Democratic Liberal Party (SODELPA) has rejected the proposed Constitution Amendment Bill 2026, known as Bill 32, saying it retains key provisions of...