Pacific Ocean Commissioner opens Palau Office, focuses on gender equality and regional cooperation
The Office of the Pacific Ocean Commissioner (OPOC) has officially opened in Palau, led by Pacific Ocean Commissioner Dr Filimon Manoni.
A core mission of...
Former Fiji PM Bainimarama and suspended Police Commissioner appeal to be heard next month
The appeal case involving former Fijian Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and suspended Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho was called before the Acting Chief Justice Salesi...
Niue Constitution amendment bills pass first reading
The 18th Niue Assembly voted in favour of the four Constitution Amendment Bills it the first reading of the Bills in last week sitting...
French Senate endorses new election rules for New Caledonia, but with amendments
The French Senate on Tuesday endorsed a Constitutional review project bearing significant modifications to the local electoral rules for New Caledonia, but with amendments.
The...
Voices of indigenous communities come together to fight climate change
Almost a hundred representatives from Aotearoa, Australia, Papua New Guinea, Fiji, and the Solomon Islands gathered in Suva, Fiji last week for the Oceania...
Samantha Mostyn is Australia’s new Governor-General
King Charles III has approved the appointment of Samantha Mostyn as Australia’s next Governor-General.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Mostyn will succeed General David...
Commonwealth SG happy with CHOGM preparations
The Secretary General of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), Patricia Scotland, has expressed her admiration for Samoa's preparations for the upcoming event,...
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...
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AI must support journalists, not replace them: Pacific Media summit
By Pita Ligaiula in Savusavu
Pacific newsrooms must use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to strengthen journalism without sacrificing human judgement, editorial standards and cultural expertise,...
Pacific Leaders unite to advance Global Ocean action and protect the Blue Pacific
As the world prepares for the largest annual climate summit in the coming months, Pacific Islands Forum Leaders have reaffirmed their collective commitment to...
Fiji Govt rejects claims Constitution review was rushed
The Coalition Government has defended the pace of Fiji’s constitutional review process, rejecting criticism that it has been rushed.
The Constitutional Review Commission’s (CRC) report...