China to consult Canberra on any Pacific security pacts
China says it will consult Australia on any future Sino-Pacific island security pacts after a policing agreement with the Solomon Islands took the region...
United Nations Resident Coordinator to Fiji and Pacific sent on administrative leave
The United Nations Resident Coordinator to Fiji, the Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu, Sanaka Samarasinha is currently on administrative leave, after complaints against...
India snubs French territories for regional summit
The third Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) will be held in Papua New Guinea on 22 May – but the full membership of...
FijiFirst suspended, MP’s excluded from Parliament: Speaker
Fiji’s Speaker of Parliament Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu says that the 24 Members of the FijiFirst Party (In Suspension) will not be part of Parliament...
Six Pacific countries at high risk of debt distress – World Bank
Six Pacific countries are at a high risk of debt distress in part due to government spending to respond to the COVID-19 crisis, the...
Women leading the charge in the male-dominated maritime industry
The efficient functioning of the maritime industry is critical to human livelihoods in a country like Fiji. Some within the sector like to use...
Canada, Kenya, Uruguay and Tonga ready for “do-or-die” Series Play-off
Of the 16 teams set to compete at the HSBC London Sevens this weekend, four know this could be their last experience of life...
Mesake Doge set for potential debut for Fijian Drua
Fijian Drua Head Coach Mick Byrne has named his squad for the round 13 crunch match against NSW Waratahs this Saturday, in what will...
Revised draw confirmed for inaugural OFC Women’s Champions League in Papua New Guinea
Five teams will compete for the inaugural OFC Women's Champions League title in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea (1-10 June)
The withdrawal of New Zealand...
Media Accreditation for Sol2023 PG Opens
The 2023 Pacific Games Organising Committee (GOC) in Solomon Islands has announced that the Media Accreditation process for the Sol2023 Pacific Games is now...
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Malvatumauri demands revocation of Dr Naupa’s MSG DG appointment by 30 July
The Malvatumauri National Council of Chiefs has issued an ultimatum to Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat, demanding the immediate revocation of Dr Anna Naupa's...
Vanuatu Government demands apology over criticism of MSG DG appointment
The Vanuatu Government has condemned the Malvatumauri National Council of Chiefs over its criticism of the appointment of Dr Anna Naupa as the new...
China urges openness after Solomon Islands announces U.S Coast Guard patrol deal
China says it is ready to deepen cooperation with the Solomon Islands while calling on all countries engaging with Pacific Island nations to respect...