Legislative processes explained to Pacific Island MPs
China's top legislature held a seminar on Tuesday with representatives from five Pacific Island countries on the practice of democracy in legislation, policymaking and...
Fiji PM Rabuka challenges U.S and China to pursue global peace
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says he challenged the United States of America and China to promote global peace.
Speaking in Parliament, Rabuka said he...
World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger 2024 schedule announced
Details of the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger 2024 have been announced with three rounds taking place over three continents between January and May,...
Australia continues to shoot gold in archery
Australian archers have proven their marksmanship again as they bagged gold medals during the second day of archery at DC Park on Wednesday.
Australian Olympian...
Vanuatu’s president issues ultimatum to MPs
Vanuatu's President Nikenike Vurobaravu issues an ultimatum to MPs, telling them they have until 2pm local time today to resolve the political instability that...
Fiji PM to attend COP 28 Meeting in Dubai
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has confirmed his attendance to attend the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, next...
Time for talk over- we need to see the results: Forum SG Puna told Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Henry Puna has bluntly told the Seventh Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development in Suva Tuesday, that the time for...
UN agencies urge action to safeguard maternal, child health amidst climate crisis
UN agencies on Tuesday issued an urgent call for action, emphasising the severe health risks faced by pregnant women, babies and children due to...
Sovereign rights not enough, regional cooperation needed for deep-sea mining: TIS
There needs to be a regional approach to deep-sea mining, as opposed to relying solely on the sovereign rights of individual nations, given the...
‘Vulnerable’ Pacific countries must get maximum benefit from ‘loss and damage’ fund, Australian climate minister says
Australia’s climate minister, Chris Bowen, says Pacific nations and other countries vulnerable to climate catastrophe should be the major beneficiaries of “loss and damage”...
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Lord Fakafanua elected Tonga’s new Prime Minister after parliamentary vote
Tonga's Legislative Assembly has elected Lord Fakafanua as the kingdom’s new prime minister following a secret parliamentary ballot this afternoon.
Interim Speaker Lord Tangi...
Pacific health systems at breaking point as Australia, NZ labour schemes drain skilled workers:...
A major new study by the Australia Institute has warned that labour migration policies promoted by Australia and New Zealand are accelerating a health...
TD03F upgraded to tropical depression, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to Fiji
Tropical Disturbance TD03F has been upgraded to a Tropical Depression and is expected to bring heavy rain and strong northerly winds to Fiji over...