Australia guarantees Tuvalu’s security in $110m pact
Australia is guaranteeing Tuvalu's security under a new pact as it pledges more than $110 million (US$72 million) in a development package.
The memorandum of...
Bougainville president makes plea to PNG, Let my people go
Bougainville President Ishmael Toroama Wednesday made an impassioned plea to the Papua New Guinea Government: “Let my people go.”
“Two years ago I pleaded with...
Jail term for former Fijian PM Bainimarama and suspended Police chief Qilio
Former Fijian Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has been sentenced to one-year imprisonment by Acting Chief Justice Salesi Temo at the Suva High Court.
Suspended Police...
Australia announces $110m funding package for Tuvalu
Australia will spend more than $110 million (US$65 million) in a development package for Tuvalu as the two nations agree a landmark treaty will...
PM Rabuka meets with King Charles, reaffirms Fiji- UK relations
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka met with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace in London on Monday this week.
The historic meeting reaffirmed the strong...
Fijian Media Association appreciative of MIDA repeal but more needs to be done
Fijian Media Association(FMA) President and Fiji Sun Managing Editor Rosi Doviverata says while the media is appreciative of the repeal of the Media Industry...
Fiji AG says press freedom a human right and journalists need to report freely without fear
Despite the challenges faced by journalists in the last 16 years, they still persevered and updated the public on the situation on what is...
Rugby sevens match officials unveiled for Olympic Games Paris 2024
World Rugby has announced the squad of 23 match officials that will take charge of the men’s and women’s rugby sevens competitions at the...
Pacific Island Climate Change Roundtable takes new breath
Responding to the call from our Pacific Islands as we battle climate change the greatest threat to our survival, the Pacific Climate Change Roundtable...
NZ Political delegation heads to Pacific
New Zealand deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters will lead a broad political delegation on a five-stop Pacific tour next week to...
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Forum Foreign Ministers activate regional crisis mechanism as Middle East conflict threatens Pacific fuel...
Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers have endorsed a new Regional Response Mechanism to help the region manage the growing economic and security risks arising...
Guam Governor signs ban on deep-sea mining, violators face $50K fines
Guam Governor Lou Leon Guerrero signed a bill into law banning deep-sea mining from Guam and its nearshore waters under threat of fines of...
Pacific Trade officials meet to shape region’s Trade agenda ahead of Ministerial talks
Senior trade officials from Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) member countries convened today at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat to discuss key trade and economic...