Fiji PM Rabuka concerned with investigations against Ministers
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says he is concerned with the number of investigations going on against key Cabinet members by the Fiji Independent...
‘Kava’ name needs protection
By Dionisia Tabureguci
The rise of a kava extract market overseas has increased the urgency of protecting the word “kava” as a product known by...
Fijian Drua coach Byrne stresses importance of winning away after home success
Fijian Drua coach Mick Byrne is under no illusion about the challenges that lie ahead for his team as they prepare to take their...
Ravouvou to lead Fiji’s campaign in HK 7s
Veteran Vatemo Ravouvou has been appointed the Captain of the Fiji 7s team for this weekend’s Hong Kong 7s.
The 33-year-old who has won the...
Muliagatele announces Manu Samoa 7’s squad for the Hong Kong 7’s
Manu Samoa 7s Head Coach, Muliagatele Fata Brian Lima, has announced the squad to represent Samoa in the upcoming Hong Kong 7’s Leg of...
Australia commits AUD$20m to Samoa budget support for hosting CHOGM
The Australian Government has committed an additional AUD$20 million (WST$36.7 million) in direct budget support towards Samoa’s Treasury.
This additional budget support will reinforce the...
East Asia and Pacific to sustain growth amid global headwinds
Developing East Asia and Pacific is growing faster than the rest of the world but slower than it was before the pandemic, the World...
Supreme Court direction on Cabinet reshuffle and DPP appointment: Fiji PM Rabuka
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the Supreme Court’s interpretation of sections 105(2)(b) of the 2013 Fijian Constitution will determine Cabinet’s intentions to reshuffle...
Pope’s visit to PNG deferred to September
Pope Francis, head of the Catholic Church visit to PNG is now pushed back to September this year.
According to Cardinal Sir John Ribat, Archbishop...
Maōri king and other indigenous Pacific leaders sign up to granting whales legal personhood
Pacific indigenous leaders, including the Māori King, has urged the legal recognition of whales as persons with inherent rights.
Māori leaders spearheading the Hinemoana Halo...
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Pacific minister says government won’t ‘dictate’ to PIF on China missile statement
Pacific Minister Pat Conroy has brushed off questions about whether the Pacific's premier regional body will issue a statement condemning China's intercontinental ballistic missile...
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Australia is not ruling out stepping up joint patrols of the South China Sea following "destabilising" missile testing in the region.
Foreign Minister Penny Wong...
NZ and PNG strengthen Defence ties
New Zealand and Papua New Guinea’s Defence relationship continues to grow, with the two countries Wednesday signing an agreement to deepen cooperation and engagement,...