Japan, Australia, U.S to fund undersea cable connection in Micronesia to counter China’s influence
Japan announced Tuesday that it joined the United States and Australia in signing a US$95 million undersea cable project that will connect East Micronesia...
2023 Commonwealth Trade Ministers meeting paves the way for an inclusive and sustainable digital transition
The 2023 Commonwealth Trade Ministers Meeting concluded Tuesday with a strong emphasis on cooperation for resilient, inclusive, green and digital economies.
Building upon the initiatives...
We are ready for chilly Christchurch:Fijian Drua coach Byrne
Fijian Drua Head Coach Mick Byrne says his players are undaunted by the chilly Christchurch weather and things will be just a bit ‘cooler’.
Byrne...
Statement performance sends AS Academy Féminine to top of OFC Women’s Champions League
AS Academy Féminine have taken a major step towards winning the inaugural OFC Women’s Champions League 2023 in Papua New Guinea.
The New Caledonia side...
Florencina Kalifa – the 13 year old living the dream at inaugural OFC Women’s Champions League
Florencina Kalifa made history when she scored Kiwi FC’s first goal of the inaugural OFC Women’s Champions League tournament in Port Moresby on Monday.
The...
Former ruling FijiFirst Party faces deregistration
The suspended former ruling FijiFirst Party has been given a strict deadline of 15 June to submit its audited financial accounts.
Failure to comply with...
Forum SG Puna welcomes official opening of the Pacific Fusion Centre
The Forum Secretary General Henry Puna has welcomed the formal opening in Port Vila today of the permanent offices housing the Pacific Fusion Centre.
The...
Indonesian President to visit PNG next month
Indonesian President Joko Widodo will be making a state visit to Papua New Guinea next month, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister James Marape has...
Plastic pollution – a ticking time bomb, says Fijian Prime Minister
Once a great invention for the service of humanity, plastics have become an enemy of civilisation.
That’s an observation of Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka...
Fijian PM Sitiveni Rabuka visiting New Zealand this week
Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has arrived in New Zealand for a visit, including a number of scheduled formal engagements.
Rabuka will spend time in...
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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...