Flying Fijians rely on new talent
Flying Fijians’ head coach Mick Byrne had to bring in six uncapped players into his Pacific Nations Cup extended squad as experienced players were...
Samoa rugby’s centennial starts next weekend
Lakapi Samoa Chief Executive Officer Faleomavaega Vincent Fepuleai confirmed that the union will be celebrating their 100-year anniversary on 25 August.
“Yes, we will be...
Kalokolevu Village unites in mangrove restoration to combat climate change
In the heart of Kalokolevu village on the outskirts of Fiji’s capital, Suva, an important initiative unfolded as villagers and students united to protect...
Unity Fiji leader Narube slams coalition Government over constitution inaction
Unity Fiji leader, Savenaca Narube has criticised Fiji's coalition government for failing to address the country's 2013 Constitution, accusing them of inaction and political...
UN adopts groundbreaking Multidimensional Vulnerability Index, AOSIS calls for immediate action to support SIDS
In a historic decision during the 103rd plenary session of the General Assembly, the United Nations adopted the Multidimensional Vulnerability Index (MVI) by consensus,...
Free(r) movement at the Forum
By Sadhana Sen and Stephen Howes
The annual Pacific Islands Forum Economic Ministers Meeting (FEMM) always has a wide-ranging agenda. This year the FEMM,...
Women election candidates seek ‘power to change’ Kiribati male-dominated politics
Former journalist Kairao Bauea makes her political debut as a candidate in Wednewsday’s Kiribati national elections, advocating for a greater role for women in...
Cook Islands and NZ leaders commit to joint declaration to mark 60th anniversary
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown met with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in Auckland where the two discussed a range of bilateral,...
Cook Islands PM Brown eager to hand over Forum chair role to Tonga
Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown is looking forward to handing over the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders chairmanship to Tongan PM as he focuses on...
Friday deadline for completion of prefab accommodation for PFL meeting
The rapid construction of 140 prefabricated container houses in and around Nuku'alofa, should be completed by Friday, 16 August 2024, the CEO of Tonga...
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Pacific leaders converge in Fiji for key Troika talks
Pacific leaders have arrived in Suva ahead of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Troika Meeting, with Palau President Surangel S. Whipps Jr and Solomon...
Alarm sounded on radioactive risk from deep sea mining
Plucking minerals from the ocean floor risks disturbed radioactive material entering the marine food chain, an anti-deep sea mining group warns.
The Deep-Sea Mining Campaign...
Fiji Military Commander Kalouniwai given option to extend term, PM Rabuka reveals
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka revealed that the Constitutional Offices Commission had decided to offer Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) Commander Major-General Ro Jone...