Fiji AG Leung says there can be no returning to the dark days of tyranny
Fiji's Attorney General Graham Leung delivered his maiden speech in Parliament Monday saying that he saw it as his duty to promote respect for...
Forum seeks fix for Pacific’s sinking banking services
Disappearing banking services and boosting financial security in the Pacific region are the focal point for policymakers, finance institutions and international organisations at an...
Funding injection to help keep banks in Pacific
An extra $6.3 million (US$4.24 million) in Commonwealth funds will go toward bolstering banking infrastructure in the Pacific, the federal treasurer will announce at...
Rugby sevens match schedule confirmed for Olympic Games Paris 2024
The Paris 2024 Olympic rugby sevens match schedule has been unveiled by World Rugby and Paris 2024 today, with just 16 days to go...
Wales drop out of top 10, Fiji climb back in World rugby rankings
A bumper weekend of international rugby has led to multiple changes to the World Rugby Men's Rankings, including Wales dropping out of the top...
Tjibaou and Metzdorf win New Caledonia’s seats in French National Assembly
By Nic Maclellan
In New Caledonia, Emmanuel Tjibaou has won a seat in the French National Assembly – the first time in 38 years that...
Five New Caledonia pro-independence leaders to remain in mainland France jails – Appeal Court
Five New Caledonia pro-independence leaders will continue to serve a preliminary term in several jails in mainland France, pending their trial, a Nouméa court...
Fiji PM assures stability of cabinet positions, has no say on Supreme Court opinion: Rabuka
None of the positions or portfolios of Fiji Government cabinet ministers are threatened.
This assurance comes from Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, as nine opposition members...
Agent Orange study on Guam civilian population expected to move forward
Efforts to seek compensation for victims of Agent Orange in Guam inched closer to reality, while a similar attempt for Guam residents who were...
Tiny Niue wants the power to build tourism
At a reception marking the 50th anniversary of Niue's self-governance, the premier of the tiny Pacific country offered an off-hand and off-script confession.
“"I think...
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Forum Leaders face major decisions on Regional Architecture, Security and Partnerships
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific Islands Forum Leaders will next week consider major decisions on regional architecture, political leadership, security, partnerships and regional...
‘Our Ocean story is the Pacific story’: Dr Manoni calls on media to drive...
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific Ocean Commissioner Dr Filimon Manoni has called on Pacific journalists to strengthen ocean reporting, saying the future of...
‘Keep Leaders accountable, Public informed’: Forum SG Waqa tells Pacific Media
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa has urged regional journalists to provide clear, factual and ethical coverage of leaders' decisions...