Democrats celebrate after Lanumata winning Tonga by-election
Kapeliele Molitoni Lanumata has won the Tongatapu 10 parliamentary by-election for the late Tonga Prime Minister Pōhiva Tu’i’onetoa’s former seat.
He won with 870 votes,...
Former Fiji PM Bainimarama and suspended COMPOL Qiliho’s trial begins today
Former Fiji's Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and suspended Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho’s trial began in court in Suva this morning.
Bainimarama is charged with one...
Australia told to call out China corruption in Pacific
Australia has been told to be bolder about calling out corruption and malign foreign interference in the Pacific to counter China's increasing influence.
The expanding...
Solomon Islands denies policing deal with China poses ‘threat’ to Pacific security
Solomon Islands has said that its policing pact with China poses no “threat” to the Pacific, rebuking western powers that raised fears the deal...
New report calls for reforms to enhance Green Climate Fund’s impact in the Pacific
A comprehensive report released ahead of the Thirty-sixth meeting of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board last week, sheds new light on challenges faced...
Experts see danger in toxic nuke waste water release into the Pacific
The danger of indiscriminately releasing nuclear fission products into the ocean is that the products can find their way into the food chain, a...
Case reintroduces bill for more Pacific isle engagement
A group of lawmakers in the Congressional Pacific Islands Caucus led by U.S representative Ed Case reintroduced legislation last Wednesday calling for a significant...
Pacific Meteorological Council Meeting returns with Fiji gathering after pandemic disruptions
Preparations are underway for the 6th Meeting of the Pacific Meteorological Council (PMC-6) and associated meetings to be hosted by the Government of Fiji...
Late fightback not enough as Ikale Tahi topple Australia A in Nuku’alofa
A second half fightback wasn’t enough for Australia A as Tonga secured a historic 27-21 win in Friday’s international fixture at Teufaiva Stadium.
The hosts...
Tonga looks organised: Flying Fijians coach Raiwalui
The past two weeks of training together will be put to the test on Saturday when the Flying Fijians host Tonga in the Punjas...
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Fiji Defence Minister hopes Japan will support stabilisation of Pacific region
Fiji’s Defence and Veteran Affairs Minister Pio Tikoduadua expressed strong expectations for Japan to play a role in stabilising the Indo-Pacific region through continuous...
Fiji anti-corruption body urged release Charters, apply UNCAC protection for whistleblowers—PFF
The Fiji anti-corruption body, FICAC is being urged by the Pacific Freedom Forum, PFF, to release former journalist Charles Charters from remand.
The PFF also...
ANZ appoints Sohaib Mahmood as Country Head, Fiji
ANZ today announced the appointment of Sohaib Mahmood as Country Head, Fiji, subject to the required regulatory approvals. He will take on the role...