Japan to host defence meeting with 14 Pacific island nations
Japan will invite the defence ministers of 14 island nations in the South Pacific region to Tokyo for a multilateral meeting with Defence Minister...
New Guardian Class Patrol boat to assist in protecting Fiji’s waters
Fiji’s maritime security capabilities has been further strengthened with the official handover of the RFNS Puamau to Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka at the HMAS...
Pacific nation agreements called ‘great gesture’ for thousands of legal migrants
The U.S House approved a US$565 billion funding measure Wednesday to keep the federal government open.
The measure includes U.S. agreements with Pacific island nations,...
Women in Media Fiji celebrate International Women’s Day 2024
As we celebrate the achievements of women this week, and on the eve of International Women’s Day 2024, we also confront a serious issue:...
State of play for Pacific women in 2024
When the playing field is levelled, the dividends are doubled, both in politics and sport.
By Jessica Collins
As 2024 rang in, an historical vote...
Avoid catch-up rugby: Former Flying Fijians Matawalu
A former Flying Fijians prop forward believes the Fijian Drua need to hit the ground running from the opening whistle in their remaining games...
Penney wants Crusaders to find consistency against Fijian Drua, name three debutants
Crusaders head coach Rob Penney is looking for consistency to turn around his side’s disappointing start to the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season.
Penney said...
Fukushima locals tell of damage as hearing to end ocean discharge demands justice
For Fukushima fisherman Haruo Ono, a lawsuit against the Japanese government and the Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) is his last hope for decency...
Fiji takes delivery of Guardian-Class Patrol Boat
Fiji has today taken delivery of its second Guardian-class Patrol Boat, the RFNS Puamau, at a handover ceremony at HMAS Stirling, Western Australia.
The Prime...
Former Kiribati President Anote Tong visits Australia to advocate for Fossil Fuel Free Pacific
Former President of Kiribati Anote Tong, arrives in Australia on Saturday this week for a national speaking tour, focus on the critical need to...
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Vanuatu Parliament to debate no-confidence motion against PM Napat Friday
Vanuatu leader of the Opposition and President of the Union of Moderate Parties (UMP), Ishmael Kalsakau, welcomed Wednesday's decision of the Court of Appeal...
Australian diplomacy must be principled, agile and proactive: DFAT Secretary Adams
Australia’s top diplomat says Australian diplomacy is being reshaped to meet a more dangerous and complex world, with a sharper focus on the Indo-Pacific,...
Global health is out of balance: WHO’s Dr Piukala
WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala has warned that global health systems are fundamentally out of balance, despite major...