Alleged ‘ministers outside of parliament’ in PM-elect’s new Cabinet as growing consensus pins the move on king’s influence
Reports allege the prime minister-elect has nominated people who were not Members of Parliament for his new cabinet.
Kaniva News reported last week that the...
President Whipps Outlines Vision for Palau’s Progress in Second Term
President Surangel Whipps Jr., during his second inaugural address in Ngerulmud on Thursday, laid out an ambitious vision for Palau, emphasising unity, self-reliance, and...
Earthquake-struck Vanuatu needs aid, tourism help
On Port Vila's waterfront, a lonely Christmas tree stands out among the red-flowering poinciana which line the boulevard.
Standing on overgrown grass, with faded baubles,...
Fiji Airways Fiji 7s Squad Announced for Perth 7s
Fiji Airways Fijian 7s Head Coach Osea Kolinisau has named his 13-member squad to the Perth 7s this weekend.
Making a return to the fold...
Samoa PM Retaliates – Sacks 13 Associate Ministers
Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mataafa has terminated 13 Associate Ministers who signed a letter of no confidence in her leadership.
On Monday this week, Mataafa...
FAST appoints new executives: Laauli is leader and chairman
La’auli Leuatea Schmidt was appointed the leader of the ruling party Fa’atuatua ile Atua Samoa ua Tasi (FAST) in a swift move to replace...
Trouble is brewing in paradise: Fiame’s leadership hangs in the balance
By Lagipoiva Cherelle Jackson and Junior S. Ami
With just over a year left in her tenure as Prime Minister of Samoa, Fiame Naomi Mata’afa...
Vanuatu holds snap election as nation braces for costly post-earthquake reconstruction effort
By Doug Dingwall and Vanuatu reporter Leah Lowonbu in Port Vila
Dressmaker Jenny Banga is busy trying to put food on the table after the...
Samoa’s PM Fiame ready to face leadership backlash
Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mataafa is ready to face constitutional processes and procedures over questions of confidence in her leadership.
In a statement distributed to...
The case to keep guns out of police hands in Solomon Islands
In a country where trust in the police is already fragile, bringing in more weapons won’t help.
By Sheridan Ward
Solomon Islands is one of...
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Pacific Elders call for reversal of Forum’s Israel partnership
The Pacific Elders’ Voice has called for the Pacific Islands Forum to review and reverse its partnership agreement with Israel, saying the decision conflicts...
PNG sets 2035 climate targets, pledges net- negative emissions
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