Samoa Government grants $500k for Olympic qualifiers
The Government of Samoa gave SAT$500,000 (US$183,121)to the Samoa Association of Sports and National Olympics Committee (SASNOC) to prepare the Olympic Games in Paris...
Yap narrowly votes for political status review; constitutional change in the offing
Yap voters gave the nod to a review of the state’s political status, a decision that would commence the process for Yap’s constitutional amendment...
Security expert calls for unity against “Polycrisis” at Pacific Security Conference
The director of the Pacific Security College Professor Dave Peebles, has addressed one of the urgent security challenges confronting the Pacific.
And Professor Peebles shared...
Fiji PM Rabuka says unified response needed for security challenges facing the region
Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has called for urgent collective action to address the complex “polycrisis” threatening the Blue Pacific.
“Seeing everyone here highlights the...
Forum SG Waqa calls for regional solidarity against climate and security threats
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General, Baron Waqa today highlighted the importance of Pacific unity in addressing critical security issues affecting the region.
“We gather here...
Solomons PM to discuss security ties in Australia
- The new leader of Solomon Islands is in Australia to discuss security ties, government officials said -- a sensitive area since the Pacific...
Solomon Islands and Vanuatu signs ‘Tirvau’ agreement
The Prime Ministers of Solomon Islands and Vanuatu have signed the ‘Tirvau’ agreement Friday in Honiara.
The Tirvau basic border Agreement is the overarching framework...
New Caledonia pro-independence group leader will be held in mainland France
A pro-independence leader in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia will be held in France after being charged on Saturday, over deadly riots...
Solomon Islands: Coconut Industry Face Extinction
By Stephen Diisango*
The hostile, coconut rhinoceros beetle (CRB) is threatening Solomon Islands coconut plantations likely subjecting to extinction. It poses a serious threat...
Rugby sevens pools unveiled for Olympic Games Paris 2024
On Olympic Day, World Rugby and Paris 2024 have unveiled the pools for the Olympic rugby sevens competitions taking place in the French capital...
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Fiji Coalition partner SODELPA rejects Bill 32, demands full repeal of 2013 constitution
Fiji’s Social Democratic Liberal Party (SODELPA) has rejected the proposed Constitution Amendment Bill 2026, known as Bill 32, saying it retains key provisions of...