Fiji coalition government kingmaker SODELPA threat to defect to FijiFirst, issues seven days ultimatum
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Wale slams Solomon Islands PM’s hypocritical stand on West Papua
Solomon Islands leader of Opposition Matthew Wale has expressed disappointment with the Prime Minister’s stand on the West Papua issue labelling it as ‘hypocritical’.
Wale...
Regional NDC Hub to be handed over to SPC in Sept 2024
A Pacific-led and owned initiative to help Pacific nations implement their climate targets under the COP21 Paris Agreement, has been hailed as an example...
Pacific Islands Forum Women Leaders meeting holds great significance: Fiji Women Minister Tabuya
Fiji's Minister for Women, Lynda Tabuya has applauded the collaborative efforts that led to the establishment of the Pacific Islands Forum Women Leaders meeting...
Fiji says it will sign defence agreement with France
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Pacific Dialogue amplifies voices of Small Island Developing States facing the brunt of climate change
Faced with the existential threat of a rapidly warming world, leaders from the Pacific gathered in Fiji this month to discuss regionally-driven solutions that...
Solomon Islands single-use plastic ban regulation to be enforced on 01 September
A regulation to ban single-use plastics in the Solomon Islands will come into force today 01 September 2023.
This ban prohibits the importation, manufacturing, distribution,...
After COVID-19 challenges, parties to Noumea Convention strengthen resolve to protect Pacific’s natural resources and marine environment
The almost full attendance by parties of the first face-to-face meeting of the Noumea Convention, since 2019 when COVID-19 hit and devastated communities around...
Tongan head coach Toutai Kefu has ‘good plan’ for Ireland
“We’re in a tough pool, but we’ll throw all our eggs in one basket and aim up against Ireland. We can’t play footy with...
How birthright rule is giving teams the X-factor for Rugby World Cup
For Charles Piutau, Tonga’s 102-0 defeat by New Zealand in July 2021 was a line in the sand. It was a thrashing that came...
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Forum Troika Leaders meet in Suva on regional governance and strategic prioritie
Pacific Islands Forum Troika Leaders met today in Suva, Fiji, for strategic discussions on the future governance of the Pacific regional system and key...
Solomon Islands PM Wale, Rabuka call for stronger united voice
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale and Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka have emphasised the importance of a stronger, more unified Pacific voice during...