Solomon Islands goes to the polls. Here’s what to expect
By Anouk Ride
Solomon Islanders are set to vote on 17 April in an election that has significance within and beyond the country’s borders. It...
No government interference on naming of new Flying Fijians coach
There is no interference of Fiji Government on who will be named the new Flying Fijians head coach.
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Tonga launches theme, logo and dates of 53rd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting
Tongan Crown Prince Tupouto’a was guest of honour at the Wednesday countdown launch of the theme, logo and 26- 30 August dates for the...
PIFS holds vital discussions in PNG ahead of August Forum
Engagement, advocacy and visibility were the three objectives for the visit by the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat team in Papua New Guinea last week,...
UNESCO opens Ocean Decade Conference in Barcelona, calling on sea protection
The UNESCO general director, Audrey Azoulay, opened the Ocean Decade Conference in Barcelona, urging societies to include sea protection classes in the world's education...
Tackling gender gaps in Fisheries: Inaugural GESI Forum kicks off with FFA and SPC
The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) in collaboration with the Pacific Community (SPC), is hosting its first ever Gender and Social Inclusion (GESI)...
Samoa citizenship bill passes first NZ Parliament hurdle, helped by Act and NZ First
Act and New Zealand First have shocked Parliament last night by supporting a bill to select committee that would provide entitlement to New Zealand...
Micronesia president says U.S beefing up military capabilities in the Pacific country
The U.S is considering military projects across the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) as it pushes ahead with plans for a US$400m airport upgrade...
Solomon Islands declares public holiday on Election day, liqour ban
Solomon Islands Government had declared Wednesday 17 April 2024 as a public holiday for the conduct of national, provincial and Honiara City Council elections.
The...
Tonga to build 200 prefab houses for PIF leaders meeting as accommodation falls short
The Tongan Government plans to build 200 houses for the Pacific Forum leaders meeting in August, as accommodation falls short, the Prime Minister Hu'akavameiliku...
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