Baron Waqa’s tenure as Nauru’s president has been called a ‘very dark chapter’
There are already calls to reconsider former Nauru president Baron Waqa's appointment as Pacific Islands Forum secretary-general.
Waqa — who has a controversial record on...
To the (Micronesian) victors go the spoils
By Sadhana Sen and Stephen Howes
In early 2021, the five Micronesian members of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) decided to withdraw from the Forum...
PM in cyclone-ravaged Vanuatu declares state of emergency
A state of emergency has been declared in Vanuatu following the damage to infrastructure and homes left by severe tropical cyclone Judy.
It comes as...
Indonesia protests Fiji PM’s meeting with Papua independence figure
Indonesia has protested to Fiji’s government after the prime minister of the Pacific island country met with a Papuan leader in a morale boost...
‘We can – collectively – eradicate corruption: Fiji AG
“Government is committed to consider the views of every person in all important decision making affecting the people. We now have a Government that...
Fukushima plant head: Too early to predict decommissioning
The head of Japan’s wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant says details of the damage inside its reactors are only beginning to be known 12 years...
Treason, sedition and parliamentary privilege in Fiji
By Richard Herr
Contrary to some media reports, Fijian opposition leader Frank Bainimarama’s three-year suspension from parliament was not for an act of sedition....
HSBC Canada Sevens set for historic weekend
The world’s best men’s and women’s rugby sevens players will return to action in Vancouver this weekend with a three-day event from 03-05 March...
OFC and FIFA talk Professional League
The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) President Lambert Maltock and the FIFA President Gianni Infantino met in Paris this week for top level discussions on...
China launches centre to help Pacific Island countries in disaster risk reduction
China has launched a centre for disaster risk reduction cooperation with Pacific Island countries.
The southern Chinese city of Jiangmen will serve as a home...
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Vanuatu Parliament to debate no-confidence motion against PM Napat Friday
Vanuatu leader of the Opposition and President of the Union of Moderate Parties (UMP), Ishmael Kalsakau, welcomed Wednesday's decision of the Court of Appeal...
Australian diplomacy must be principled, agile and proactive: DFAT Secretary Adams
Australia’s top diplomat says Australian diplomacy is being reshaped to meet a more dangerous and complex world, with a sharper focus on the Indo-Pacific,...
Global health is out of balance: WHO’s Dr Piukala
WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala has warned that global health systems are fundamentally out of balance, despite major...