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By Mar-Vic Cagurangan China’s persistent threats to take over Taiwan underscore the risk of escalating geopolitical conflicts besetting the Pacific island region. While Guam is considered a main launching pad to respond to any potential contingency, the island nations that are affiliated with the United States play a crucial role in deterring China’s incursion into the region. Washington’s security...

By Ongerung Kambes Kesolei In September 2021, Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr told world leaders at the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly that the Compact of Free Association between Palau and the United States has led to limited economic growth and hindered Palau's ability to connect with certain members of the international community due to the...

Bristol Bears have signed Fijian international centre Kalaveti Ravouvou ahead of the 2023/24 season Bristol Live understand. Bristol director of rugby Pat Lam has secured the signature of one of Super Rugby Pacific's breakout stars last season, in the form of the tackle breaking Ravouvou, as he looks to rebuild the focal points of his backline. Ravouvou, 24, made his Super...

The Fiji National Rugby League and Kaiviti Silktails management will meet soon to try and iron out their differences. The Silktails aren’t affiliated to FNRL since January last year and this may change soon. Former FNRL Chair, Viliame Naupoto said the Silktails didn’t honor the Memorandum of Understanding. Naupoto said according to the MOU the FNRL also have a say in the...

Micronesian President David Panuelo said Friday that Japan’s “transparency” over its intention to release treated water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant into the ocean has helped ease the Pacific island nation’s concerns over the plans. Panuelo’s remarks stood in contrast to those he gave the UN General Assembly in September of his “gravest concern” regarding Tokyo’s plans to...

Papua New Guinea could be voting for a Prime Minister in 2027 if a Constitutional and Law Reform Commission (CLRC) review on the form and system of government decides to adopt that approach. According to CLRC chairman Saki Soloma, the government believes that the time is right to initiate this major review on the current system of government. He said the...

The Australian Government is assisting Tonga in its domestic air connectivity until at least 30 June 2023 in a partnership with Fiji Airways, the Australian High Commission announced Friday. The Australian Government offered immediate support to the Government of Tonga in response to recent challenges to Lulutai Airways' aircraft and disruptions to air travel. A Memorandum of Agreement was signed by...

A regional dialogue begins today in Nadi led by the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA), under the European Union (EU) and the Government of Sweden funded Pacific-European Union Marine Partnership (PEUMP) Programme. The Dialogue brings together representatives from different areas of the tuna fisheries sector – national government, the private sector/industry and civil society - to discuss the linkages...

-Approximately 1,000 U.S airmen, marines and sailors will train alongside 1,000 combined Japan Air Self-Defence Force, Royal Australian Air Force and French Air and Space Force service members in Cope North 2023, which will take place in the region from 08 to 24 February. Allied forces are preparing for this year's massive military drills in the Pacific island region amid...

No matter how high one’s public status is, no one is exempt from the law. This was reiterated by Fiji'S Minister for Home Affairs Pio Tikoduadua as he spoke about the crucial importance of the separation of powers by law enforcement agencies under his ministry. “Even though I am the minister responsible, I have a mandate of Government. The police should only...