PG2023 Games Village ready for contingents
The Solomon Islands National University as one of the games village is now ready to be occupied by over 5000 athletes and officials from...
Fiji PM and Australian counterpart hold bilateral talks in Canberra
Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese welcomed the signing of a renewed and elevated Vuvale Partnership representing the principles...
WHO congratulates Tongan Dr Piukala as WHO Western Pacific regional director
Former Tongan Health Minister Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala has been nominated as the next World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director for the Western Pacific.
Health...
IMF maintains 2023 Asia-Pacific economic growth forecast at 4.6 percent
Economic activity in the Asia-Pacific region remains on track to contribute about two-thirds of global growth in 2023, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said...
Fijian leader hopes Australian submarines powered by U.S nuclear technology will enhance peace
Fiji’s prime minister said Tuesday he hopes Australia’s acquisition of a fleet of submarines powered by U.S nuclear technology will enhance peace in the...
Pacific leaders disappointed over Australia’s Voice referendum outcome
Pacific leaders have expressed disappointment after Australia voted against altering its constitution to create an Indigenous voice to Parliament over the weekend.
Had it won,...
China’s Xi supports stronger international role for Papua New Guinea
China's President Xi Jinping said the country supports Papua New Guinea in playing a greater role in international and regional affairs, and is willing...
China, Indonesia free trade in sights: PNG Trade Minister
Papua New Guinea Minister for International Trade and Investment Richard Maru has assured investors in Asia that his government has its sights set on...
Joint statement between China and Papua New Guinea
The People's Republic of China and Papua New Guinea on Tuesday issued a joint statement.
At the invitation of the People's Republic of China, Prime...
A Tonga surgeon to lead WHO’s Western Pacific
Health ministers in the Western Pacific nominated a surgeon from Tonga, Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala, to lead the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) regional office...
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Fiji Defence Minister hopes Japan will support stabilisation of Pacific region
Fiji’s Defence and Veteran Affairs Minister Pio Tikoduadua expressed strong expectations for Japan to play a role in stabilising the Indo-Pacific region through continuous...
Fiji anti-corruption body urged release Charters, apply UNCAC protection for whistleblowers—PFF
The Fiji anti-corruption body, FICAC is being urged by the Pacific Freedom Forum, PFF, to release former journalist Charles Charters from remand.
The PFF also...
ANZ appoints Sohaib Mahmood as Country Head, Fiji
ANZ today announced the appointment of Sohaib Mahmood as Country Head, Fiji, subject to the required regulatory approvals. He will take on the role...