Deputy PM Kamikamica dismisses leadership speculation after Fiji Cabinet return
On his first day back in Cabinet, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Industries, Commerce, Business Development and Public Enterprises Manoa Kamikamica dismissed speculation...
Forum Strategic Plan sets six priorities to drive 2050 Blue Pacific Vision
The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) has adopted a new five-year Strategic Plan that sets six strategic goals to strengthen regional political solidarity, security, economic...
Pacific preparations underway ahead of Forum Leaders Meeting in Palau
The Pre-Forum Officials Committee (FOC) Meeting has begun, bringing together senior government officials to discuss key governance issues for the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat...
Independent group clarifies position on Solomon Islands- U.S Ship Rider Agreement
Solomon Islands Opposition Independent Group has clarified that its concerns regarding the Solomon Islands–United States Ship Rider Agreement are focused on parliamentary oversight and...
Niue boosts climate negotiation skills ahead of COP31
Niue is strengthening its voice on the global stage, with government officials and key stakeholders completing a three-day national training programme to sharpen their...
Ship Rider Agreements legally settled, debate should focus on national interest: Dr Aqorau
Pacific fisheries expert and Solomon Islands University (SINU) Vice Chancellor Dr Transform Aqorau says the public debate over Ship Rider Agreements is confusing international...
Pacific Women leaders push action on economic resilience, Climate and gender equality
Pacific Women Leaders have called for stronger action to protect women and vulnerable communities from growing economic, social and climate challenges, endorsing a series...
Pacific ACP officials review regional challenges, Samoa Agreement progress
Senior officials from Pacific ACP countries have reviewed evolving regional and global challenges facing Forum member countries while receiving an update on the implementation...
Ship Rider Agreements: Separating law from geopolitics in the Solomon Islands debate
By Dr Transform Aqorau
The recent public discussion surrounding Ship Rider Agreements has been healthy and important. It demonstrates that Solomon Islanders care deeply about...
Lakapi Sāmoa must look beyond rugby politics and build for the future – Ken Ah Kuoi
The growing number of overseas-based players wanting to represent Manu Sāmoa has given the country a rare opportunity.
But this is only if rugby leaders...
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Fiji Electoral Commission tightens campaign rules ahead of the General Election
The Fiji Electoral Commission has adopted new campaign limitation rules restricting the use of State resources and government premises for election campaigning ahead of...
Mothers and babies pay the price as Fiji’s HIV emergency worsens
By Pacific Correspondent Barbara Dreaver
Each beep of the heart monitor machines in Fiji’s biggest hospital's paediatric intensive care unit (PICU) signifies life.
But there is...
CNMI government shuts down due to lack of 2027 budget
The Northern Mariana Islands government suspended operations today, with an undetermined number of employees furloughed, after Governor David Apatang declared a shutdown due to...