Underwater volcano erupts in Vanuatu, triggering warnings for residents, ships and aircraft
Vanuatu's East Epi underwater volcano erupted Wednesday, hurtling ash into the sky and leading authorities to warn ships and aircraft to avoid the area.
“We...
‘No Jab, No Job’ to be removed soon: Fiji AG Turaga
The “No Jab, No Job” policy in Fiji will be removed soon.
This has been confirmed by Attorney-General Siromi Turaga Wednesday.
The AG said the decision...
Fiji Government to re-look at FICAC’s role
The People’s Coalition government will be redefining the role of the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC).
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka said they are in...
Former Fiji Sugar Corporation CEO paid over $840k says Minister
An inquiry is expected to begin into the hefty salaries and allowances paid to former chief executives of Fiji Sugar Corporation (FSC).
The Sugar Minister...
Fiji’s media veterans recount intimidation under former government, hope new leaders will restore press freedom
By Lice Movono
Veteran Fijian journalist Netani Rika and his wife were resting in their living room when he was suddenly woken, startled by...
Discharge of Treated Water into Ocean Drawing Attention
By Futoshi Mori, Yomiuri Shimbun Senior Writer
The Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant will soon mark the 12th anniversary of the unprecedented meltdown...
OFC Champions League Qualifying Stage dates announced
We're nearing the start of the OFC Champions League 2023, with the main tournament set to kick off in Vanuatu in May. First up...
Baru eying gold at 2023 Pacific Games
Papua New Guinea’s top male weightlifter, Morea Baru, is confident in winning three gold medals in the snatch, clean-and-jerk and total in the 61kg...
Suliasi Vunivalu’s last chance? Jones singles out forgotten winger
The curious case of Suliasi Vunivalu has taken an intriguing new twist after Wallabies coach Eddie Jones name-dropped the former Storm winger in an...
FSM President negotiates US$7 billion financial assistance for the next 20 years, in his visit to Washington
A month before national elections in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), President David W. Panuelo has visited Washington to lobby and secure top-line...
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Lord Fakafanua elected Tonga’s new Prime Minister after parliamentary vote
Tonga's Legislative Assembly has elected Lord Fakafanua as the kingdom’s new prime minister following a secret parliamentary ballot this afternoon.
Interim Speaker Lord Tangi...
Pacific health systems at breaking point as Australia, NZ labour schemes drain skilled workers:...
A major new study by the Australia Institute has warned that labour migration policies promoted by Australia and New Zealand are accelerating a health...
TD03F upgraded to tropical depression, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to Fiji
Tropical Disturbance TD03F has been upgraded to a Tropical Depression and is expected to bring heavy rain and strong northerly winds to Fiji over...