Pact for the Future: World leaders pledge action for peace, sustainable development
World leaders on Sunday adopted the Pact for the Future, a landmark declaration pledging concrete actions towards a safer, more peaceful, sustainable and inclusive...
New Zealand’s army chief: Pacific nations need tailored military training
As the U.S, China and other powers vie for strategic influence in Pacific Island militaries, the army chief of New Zealand told The Associated...
This is going to be very diverse, but of course, in the fa’a Samoa way.” – Fiame Naomi Mata’afa on CHOGM
With King Charles and Queen Camilla on their way, Samoa prepares for a royal visit and a meeting of Commonwealth heads of government.
Against the...
Police reassure Fijians after Speight, Steven’s release
Fiji’s Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations, Livai Driu has assured the public that there is no need for concern following the recent release of...
Through mercy, Fiji Mercy Commission clarifies pardon
The decision to pardon coup prisoner George Speight and former CRW leader Shane Stevens or any other prisoner has been carried out without any...
Poll: Cook Islanders oppose deep sea mining
A recent online opinion poll conducted in the Cook Islands revealed that 66 per cent of residents oppose deep sea mining, while 49 percent...
Using Education to stop the generational cycle of violence against women in the Pacific
By Catherine Wilson
Parliamentary representation by women in Pacific Island countries remains stubbornly low at 8.4 percent. Yet women leaders across the region have been...
Brilliant Fiji claim sixth title
Fiji put in a dominant second-half performance to silence the Hanazono Rugby Stadium crowd and claim a record-stretching sixth Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations...
Forum SG Waqa rebuts claims of weak Pacific Leaders communique on Climate change
Forum Secretary General, Baron Waqa has dismissed suggestions that the Forum’s latest communique is one of the least effective in its history, particularly due...
George Speight release opens old wounds: Fiji Opposition MP Lal
Fiji's Opposition MP Ketan Lal says he has continued to receive countless heartfelt messages from Fijians who are deeply saddened and disappointed by the...
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Wong backs Pacific-led regional security talks, says Forum will shape region’s future
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has backed discussions on a Pacific-wide security framework, saying regional security should be driven by Pacific nations as Forum...
Pacific ministers to debate China missile statemen as diplomats meet in Fiji
Pacific Island foreign ministers are expected to debate on Friday whether to issue a joint statement on China’s July missile launch, with New Zealand...
Nuclear justice, climate resilience top Marshall Islands president’s parliamentary agenda
Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine called for stronger national security, climate adaptation and public-sector reform as parliament resumed, warning that geopolitical tensions, extreme weather...