Fiji Parliament approves reinstatement of Great Council of Chiefs
The Fijian Parliament Thursday passed the i-Taukei Affairs (Amendment) Act of 2023 which will see the reinstatement of the Great Council of Chiefs (GCC)...
Benny Wenda re-elected as leader of ULMWP following historic Congress in West Papua
In a historic moment for West Papua, Benny Wenda has expressed his deep honour at being elected President of the ULMWP (United Liberation Movement...
Cook Islands’ Roberts sets new Pacific Games swimming record
Thursday at the Sol2023 Pacific Games Aquatic Centre was another big night with two more Pacific Games records set, 24 medals won, swimming goals...
New Caledonia hold PNG to draw in Women’s Football
Defending champions Papua New Guinea (PNG) were held to a 2-2 draw by New Caledonia in a thrilling Sol2023 Pacific Games group match at...
21 countries agree to assist Samoa police in providing security during CHOGM
Over 20 countries including New Zealand and Australia have given the green light to lend a hand to the Samoan police in providing security...
PNG Youth won the Young Climate Leaders Alliance written competition for COP28
The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat has announced the winner of the Young Climate Leaders Alliance (PYCLA) written competition.
This was announced by Forum Secretary General,...
Pacific churches discuss self-determination for Kanaky
By Nic Maclellan in Noumea, New Caledonia
“You belong to the family and the household of the Pacific more than you belong to Europe. We...
Nations agree for action on children’s rights
There is a push to do away with corporal punishment of children and refraining from the use of violence to discipline children as Samoa...
Fiji calls for solidarity ahead of COP28
As the COP28 meeting approaches, Fiji will take a bold stance in advocating for regional solidarity and a vision for a resilient and peaceful...
Legislative processes explained to Pacific Island MPs
China's top legislature held a seminar on Tuesday with representatives from five Pacific Island countries on the practice of democracy in legislation, policymaking and...
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Naoero withdraws recognition of South Ossetia and Abkhazia
The Government of the Republic of Naoero has withdrawn its recognition of the Republic of South Ossetia and the Republic of Abkhazia as independent...
Pacific AI principles endorsed
Pacific ICT ministers have endorsed regional artificial intelligence technology principles that will be presented to leaders for approval later this year.
Speaking at the Pacific...
Samoa could face rugby ban after government withdraws support
Samoa’s rugby union was thrown into disarray on July 30 after the government pulled support for the sport’s governing body, Lakapi Samoa, citing “internal...