Nauru, China sign joint communique restoring diplomatic relations
Nauru’s Minister for Foreign Affairs & Trade Lionel Aingimea and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi sign joint communique reaffirming the restoration of diplomatic relations...
International Day of Clean Energy: Shining a light on the need for access to renewable energy for all
By Munkhtuya Altangerel - Resident Representative, UNDP Pacific Office in Fiji
Amidst the turbulence of global conflicts and economic uncertainty, one thing is clear: the...
Draws finalised for OFC Men’s Nations Cup 2024 and qualifying tournament
The draws for the OFC Men’s Nations Cup 2024 – Qualifying and OFC Men’s Nations Cup 2024 have been held at the OFC Home...
Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala appointed WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Executive Board Tuesday confirmed the appointment of Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala of Tonga as its Regional Director for the...
Hilda Heine inaugurated as Marshall Islands president
Marshall Islands president Hilda Heine has been inaugurated in Majuro in the presence of dignitaries from across Micronesia.
President Heine was re-elected on 27 December...
Palau ratifies UN Ocean Treaty
Palau on Monday became the first nation to officially ratify the UN Ocean Treaty.
“As the first country to officially ratify the UN Ocean Treaty,...
Coalition will resolve its issues: Prasad
Fiji’s deputy Prime Minister Professor Biman Prasad says the Prime Minister, has certain powers, and the government is not operating as a different party...
VAR a game changer for OFC
Plans to introduce Video Assistant Referees (VAR) into OFC competitions have taken a significant step forward this week in Auckland.
Under the guidance of Lewis...
Minister Radrodro apologises for action, seeks reinstatement
Fiji’s sacked education minister, Aseri Radrodro has apologised to the Prime Minister and people of Fiji – for what he termed as a ‘miscommunications...
Dismissal of Fiji’s education minister threatens unity of the ruling coalition government
The coalition government in Fiji is embroiled in a tussle for power – as Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka announced Friday to remove Aseri Radrodro...
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‘Test of regionalism’: Pacific church group calls for review of Israel’s PIF role
The region's premier ecumenical organisation is calling for Israel's new partnership with the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) to be reviewed.
The Pacific Conference of Churches...
‘Cut the umbilical cord’: Bougainville’s bid to break away from Papua New Guinea faces...
For decades, the distant island of Bougainville has fought for secession from Papua New Guinea, for a future as an independent nation of its...
Fiji passport ranks 97th globally, opens 78 destinations
Fijian passport holders can access 78 overseas destinations without obtaining a traditional visa in advance, but Fiji ranks 97th globally and 11th among 14...