USP signs ‘milestone Pacific MOUs’ for enterprising journalism initiatives
By Viliame Tawanakoro in Suva
The University of the South Pacific’s (USP) regional journalism programme has penned three milestone Memorandums of Understanding that will...
Pacific Islands Forum welcomes new Deputy Secretary General, Esala Nayasi
The Pacific Islands Forum has announced the appointment of Fijian diplomat Esala Nayasi as the Deputy Secretary General – Strategic Policy & Programming effective...
UN adopts ‘historic’ high seas treaty for conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity in over two-thirds of the ocean
The world's first international treaty to protect the high seas was adopted Monday at the United Nations, creating a landmark environmental accord designed to...
A wealth tax could help poorer countries tackle climate crisis, economists say
Tax extreme wealth to pay for the climate-related damage to the poorest, a group of more than 100 leading economists have urged.
A wealth tax...
DPP amends charge against former Fiji PM Bainimarama
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has amended the charge against former Fiji's Prime Minister and FijiFirst Leader Voreqe Bainimarama.
Bainimarama appeared...
PNG ICT Minister Masiu discusses regional ICT matters with Fiji Deputy PM Kamikamica
Papua New Guinea Minister for Information and Communication Technology, Timothy Masiu met with the Fijian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Communication, Manoa Kamikamica...
Beyond borders: Why new ‘high seas’ treaty is critical for the world
The UN’s 193 Member States adopted a landmark legally binding marine biodiversity agreement on Monday following nearly two decades of fierce negotiations over forging...
Miracle and Leali’ifano named in Manu Samoa squad
A strong Manu Samoa squad has been announced for the June Tests with nine debutants named including Miracle Faiilagi and former Wallaby Christian Lealiifano.
Faiilagi...
Pacific Games Organising Committee release Sol2023 Sports schedule
The Games Organising Committee has released the latest version of the Sports Schedule for this year’s Sol2023 Pacific Games (PG).
The schedule comprises of all...
Stage set for future stars to shine at OFC U-19 Women’s Championship 2023
Fiji will play host to the OFC U-19 Women’s Championship 2023, kicking off this week. Ten nations from across the region will compete across...
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Strategic competition in Pacific here to stay, Australian Minister says
Australian Minister for Defence Industry and Minister for Pacific Island Affairs Pat Conroy says strategic competition with China in the Pacific is a permanent...
Cook Islands General Election set for 12 August
The Cook Islands 2026 General Election will be held on Wednesday, August 12, the King’s Representative, Sir Tom Marsters, announced this morning.
In a radio...
Fiji PM says next election due between 24 December and early February 2027
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says Fiji’s next general election is expected to be held between 24 December 2026, and the first week of February...