Japan-Palau strengthens bilateral relations and regional cooperation
Japan's Prime Minister Kishida Fumio has welcomed Palau President Surangel Whipps Jnr to Tokyo ahead of the 10th Pacific Islands Leaders' Meeting (PALM 10).
“I'm...
Coalition government intact claims Fiji PM
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka Tuesday reaffirmed that the Coalition Government remains intact, solid and committed to serving the nation.
He made this statement after...
Fiji Health Ministry Urges Relocation of Rubbish Dump: Health and Environment at Stake
BY INOKE RABONU
In a stark warning highlighting the grave health risks posed by the Vunato rubbish dump, the Health Ministry has issued an urgent...
Sustainability landmark report examines future climate change impacts on rugby
World Rugby has published a landmark report looking at the projected impacts of climate change on the sport of rugby in an effort to...
People of Fiji show you what rugby means: Drua coah Byrne
The three years that Fijian Drua coach Mick Byrne has spent with the players have taught him one valuable lesson.
In Fiji, rugby is what...
U.S. Missile Defence Agency plans to launch first flight test for Guam missile defence later this year
The U.S Missile Defence Agency (MDA) is proposing to launch the initial flight test of Guam’s missile defence system in the first quarter of...
Business as usual: PNG PM
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has assured the nation that it will be “business as usual” when parliament sits today, dispelling speculation...
Vunato Dump Site: Ticking Time Bomb Threatening Health and Environment
By Inoke Rabonu
A five-to-seven-minute drive outside of Lautoka’s central business district, one would find the Vunato Rubbish Dump - a grim testament to the...
Regional leaders highlight air transportation challenge in 26th Micronesian Islands Forum
Leaders of island nations and territories in Micronesia gathered in Guam on Monday for the 26th Micronesians Islands Forum.
Governor Lou Leon Guerrero welcomed the...
Vanuatu referendum vote count begins under close watch
The official counting of votes for Vanuatu's inaugural Referendum commenced Monday, with the process overseen by Edward Kaltamat, Chairman of the Electoral Commission (EC),...
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‘Test of regionalism’: Pacific church group calls for review of Israel’s PIF role
The region's premier ecumenical organisation is calling for Israel's new partnership with the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) to be reviewed.
The Pacific Conference of Churches...
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For decades, the distant island of Bougainville has fought for secession from Papua New Guinea, for a future as an independent nation of its...
Fiji passport ranks 97th globally, opens 78 destinations
Fijian passport holders can access 78 overseas destinations without obtaining a traditional visa in advance, but Fiji ranks 97th globally and 11th among 14...