Expert urges ‘consultation’ as Fijians face political overload amid constitutional amendments
A Fijian political commentator says the country is facing political overload, and any changes to the 2013 Constitution must not be rushed.
Prime Minister Sitiveni...
Japan to set up framework with Pacific Island nations
The Japanese government plans to establish a framework for dialogue with the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Secretariat, a group mainly comprising Pacific Island nations,...
Millions to celebrate Commonwealth Day on 10 March 2025
Millions of people across the world will celebrate Commonwealth Day on Monday, 10 March 2025 with festivals, fairs and faith-based services.
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Samoa Speaker does not have absolute power: Deputy PM Tuala
Samoa's political crisis deepened on Friday as Deputy Prime Minister Tuala Iosefo Ponifasio publicly expressed his growing concerns over the Speaker of the House...
U.S House panel chair: U.S territories require more national support amid escalating threats in the region
American territories in the Pacific need more national support amid growing threats from China and North Korea, according to Representative Jeff Hurd, chair of...
Oceania Rugby extends suspension of Papua New Guinea Rugby Union
Oceania Rugby has extended the suspension of the Papua New Guinea Rugby Union (PNGRU) for an additional six months, issuing a final request to...
Moussa Saleh Batraki appointed Secretary-General of OACPS
Moussa Saleh Batraki of Chad has been appointed Secretary-General of the Organisation of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS) as of 03 March 2025.
The...
Vanuatu Government to allow only indigenous Ni-Vans to contest elections
Only indigenous Ni-Vanuatu will be able to contest provincial and national elections in a key reform at the top of the government's 100-day plan.
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NZ Security Intelligence Service ‘stronger focus’ on Cook Islands after China agreements, spy boss says
New Zealand Spy boss Andrew Hampton says security risks in the Cook Islands will be an “even stronger focus” for the Security Intelligence Service...
Climate change: La Niña fades, as global heat keeps rising
The weak but significant La Niña weather event that began in December is likely to be brief, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has announced.
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‘Test of regionalism’: Pacific church group calls for review of Israel’s PIF role
The region's premier ecumenical organisation is calling for Israel's new partnership with the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) to be reviewed.
The Pacific Conference of Churches...
‘Cut the umbilical cord’: Bougainville’s bid to break away from Papua New Guinea faces...
For decades, the distant island of Bougainville has fought for secession from Papua New Guinea, for a future as an independent nation of its...
Fiji passport ranks 97th globally, opens 78 destinations
Fijian passport holders can access 78 overseas destinations without obtaining a traditional visa in advance, but Fiji ranks 97th globally and 11th among 14...