Death of a newspaper
By Nic Maclellan
The closure of New Caledonia’s only daily newspaper Les Nouvelles Calédoniennes highlights the commercial and political challenges facing media across the Pacific.
The...
Trustees appointed to Fiji Rugby Union Board
Fiji's Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Siromi Turaga has appointed five interim Trustees for the Fiji Rugby Football Union Trust Board (FRFUTB).
Former Fiji...
Fiji Warriors continue winning ways at World Rugby Pacific Challenge
With one round left to play, Fiji Warriors head the World Rugby Pacific Challenge 2023 table with a perfect record of 10 points and...
ONOC President Mitchell shares high-level partnerships and direction for sport at 43rd ONOC General Assembly
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King Charles’ coronation: Commentators under fire after making light of Tuvalu sinking
A panel of commentators who helped cover King Charles’ coronation are facing backlash after making light of rising sea levels threatening to wipe out...
PNG Polling system review ‘too early’
Papua New Guinea is not ready to adopt the system of the people electing the prime minister, says University of PNG political science lecturer...
Nations urge Tonga to give women land rights and improve LGBTQ record
Tonga has received mixed reactions during its human rights evaluation at the 43rd Session of Universal Periodic Review in Geneva.
The Kingdom's Foreign Minister Fekitamoelo...
WHO chief declares end to COVID-19 as a global health emergency
The head of the UN World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared “with great hope” an end to COVID-19 as a public health emergency, stressing...
Pacific Islands Forum Chair looks to strengthen collaboration with Pacific Small Islands Developing States and AOSIS
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Partnership with Australia, New Zealand, and World Bank Signals Boost for Pacific Assistance
The Australian and New Zealand governments have renewed their commitment to the World Bank’s work in the Pacific through an agreement to strengthen cooperation...
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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
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