Cop28 head backs fossil phase-out with carbon capture caveat
The head of the Cop28 climate talks has called for “phasing out fossil fuel emissions”, teeing up a debate between governments over the role...
‘Drug smugglers to be shot’: PNG MP
North Fly MP James Donald has issued orders for Papua New Guinea police to shoot to kill people using his district for drug and...
The case for opening the ADF to citizens of Pacific Islands nations
The potential benefits in a contested region extend far beyond a military need.
By David Van
Other than times of extreme crisis, (e.g., the Second World...
Solomon Islands plagued by bombs from the Second World War
Eighty years after intense battles were fought over the archipelago, Solomon Islanders are still regularly maimed and killed by ordnance
By Nicola Smith, Asia...
Temporary executive for troubled Fiji Rugby Union
Suva lawyer Simione Valenitabua has been appointed as the Interim Administrator of the Fiji Rugby Union (FRU).
He has been appointed by Fiji's Attorney General...
World Rugby Pacific Challenge opens with emphatic wins for Fiji Warriors and Manuma Samoa
After a three-year hiatus, the World Rugby Pacific Challenge returned on Wednesday with big wins for Fiji Warriors and host nation Manuma Samoa.
In the...
Fijian Drua always tough on home turf: Savea
Hurricanes openside flanker Ardie Savea says Fiji is his second home, but things will be different when they clash with the Fijian Drua in...
Fijiana Drua wants a win
The Fijiana Drua side will be out to defend their title at the 2023 Buildcorp Super W final against the Reds on Saturday in...
Silktails terminate fullback Natoga’s contract
The Kaiviti Silktails Board has terminated the contract of Fullback Osea Natoga this week.
The Club in a statement said Natoga failed to board the...
Brotherson names four ministers for proposed new government in French Polynesia
French Polynesia's presidential candidate Moetai Brotherson has named four ministers in his proposed government, and confirmed he will vacate his seat in the French...
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Pacific Economic Ministers remain cautious on Iran-U.S deal as fuel price uncertainty persists
Pacific countries are not placing significant confidence in the emerging Iran-United States agreement and will continue preparing for fuel market volatility as uncertainty in...
Forum expands effort to tackle Correspondent Banking challenges across Pacific
Forum Secretary General, Baron Divavesi Waqa says the Pacific’s Correspondent Banking Relationship (CBR) office is now fully established and working to address banking challenges...
Pacific Private sector warns Ministers of rising costs as fuel crisis dominates talks
Rising energy costs and the impact of the Middle East fuel crisis dominated discussions between Pacific finance ministers and private sector leaders during a...