NZ boosts support for Tonga’s drug-fighting efforts
New Zealand's prime minister has announced further support to combat drug trafficking in Tonga, following his announcements earlier in the week in Samoa.
Much of...
Fiji, Australia plan ahead for Climate talks
In a significant step toward regional climate advocacy, Minister for Environment and Climate Change Lynda Tabuya, held a pivotal meeting with the Australian High...
Solomon Islands PM refuses to convene parliament amid political crisis
The Solomon Islands' Prime Minister is refusing to convene parliament next week amid a takeover bid by government defectors who have joined forces with...
Pacific security agreements: lessons from the Iran–U.S–Israel conflict
By Bal Kama
The escalating conflict involving Iran, the United States (U.S) and Israel might seem distant from the Pacific, yet its strategic implications reach...
Vanuatu United FC and Auckland FC battle to goalless draw
Vanuatu United FC and Auckland FC settled for a 0-0 draw in their OFC Pro League clash at the National Stadium in Honiara, marking...
UN Continental Shelf Body reviews Fiji Joint Submissions at 66th Session
The Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf has concluded its 66th session at United Nations Headquarters, with Pacific submissions among those reviewed.
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Women burned at the stake in modern-day witch trial ‘epidemic’
Kevin once led a mob to burn nine ‘sorcerers’. The Telegraph went to Papua New Guinea to find out why accusations persist
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Niue sets 02 May election date as Assembly to be dissolved
After months of anticipation, Niue will go to the polls on Saturday, 02 May for its general election following confirmation in the final sitting...
Solomon Islands Foreign Minister quits, joins opposition to lead government takeover bid
Solomon Islands Foreign Minister Peter Shanel Agovaka says he has been asked to lead a government takeover less than two years since Prime Minister...
No confidence motion filed against Solomon Islands PM Manele, PFP confirms formation of new coalition
The Office of the Speaker of Parliament has received a notice of a motion of no confidence against Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele.
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Pacific urged to strengthen financial systems against global risks
Pacific countries have been urged to strengthen risk-based financial supervision to protect access to global banking systems, improve financial inclusion and combat financial crime...
Pacific faces rise of “crime of greed” – Fiji Defence Minister Naivalurua
Pacific nations are confronting a dangerous shift from “crime of need to crime of greed” as transnational criminal syndicates expand sophisticated operations across the...
EFL warns Fiji facing power rationing
Energy Fiji Limited (EFL) has warned that Fiji could face controlled national power rationing from 01 June if urgent fuel cost recovery support is...