Solomon Islands declares public holiday on Election day, liqour ban
Solomon Islands Government had declared Wednesday 17 April 2024 as a public holiday for the conduct of national, provincial and Honiara City Council elections.
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Tonga to build 200 prefab houses for PIF leaders meeting as accommodation falls short
The Tongan Government plans to build 200 houses for the Pacific Forum leaders meeting in August, as accommodation falls short, the Prime Minister Hu'akavameiliku...
Japanese ambassador Michii ‘understands’ wastewater concerns
Japanese ambassador to Fiji Rokuichiro Michii says he understands the concerns raised by the Pacific community after the release of treated nuclear wastewater from...
Chinese ambassador dismisses geopolitical claims
The Chinese Ambassador to Fiji, Zhou Jian says Pacific people have the conscience to discern who is helping and who is taking advantage of...
U.S Coast Guard says boardings of Chinese fishing vessels in South Pacific legal
The U.S Coast Guard has rejected comments by a Chinese diplomat that its recent boarding of Chinese fishing boats in the Pacific Islands alongside...
Fiji’s position over Israeli war on Gaza – international blunder or a domestic strategy?
By Richard Naidu
Fiji's position on Israel could hint at paradigm shift
South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has...
World Rugby Pacific Challenge 2024 begins with wins for Fiji Warriors and Japan XV
Fiji Warriors began their defence of the World Rugby Pacific Challenge title with a hard-fought 29-17 win over Tonga A, despite playing most of...
Tonga Rugby Union announces new coaches for ‘Ikale Tahi
Tonga Rugby Union has announced Tevita Tuifua as the new head coach for the nation mens rugby team, the ‘Ikale Tahi, and Nili Latu...
King Charles vows to ‘continue to serve’ the Commonwealth
King Charles has vowed to the Commonwealth to ‘continue to serve you, to the best of my ability’ as he continues his treatment for...
Frank Lomani hit with six-game ban for shocking Rebels elbow
Former Melbourne Rebels halfback Frank Lomani has been slapped with a six-game ban for his shocking elbow against his former side at the weekend.
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Tonga PM calls for Climate adaptation investment, says resilience is Pacific’s top security challenge
Tonga Prime Minister Lord Fatafehi Fakafanua has called for greater investment in climate adaptation, saying Pacific Island countries face their biggest security challenge from...
Not all bad news: SPREP highlights potential benefits of El Niño for some Pacific...
While El Niño is often associated with drought and extreme prolonged dry conditions for the western Pacific and wetter than normal conditions in the...
PM Wale heads to Fiji for key Pacific Troika talks
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale leaves today for Fiji on his fourth overseas trip since taking office, where he will attend the Pacific...