No successor being considered as Fiji Cabinet backs PM Rabuka amid lengthy appeal process
The Fiji government is not considering any succession plan for the Prime Minister, with Cabinet maintaining that there is no urgency to address leadership...
OACPS Council Presidency passes from Solomon Islands to Gambia
The Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) has marked the handover of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, with leadership transitioning...
Australia’s fixture for Rugby World Cup revealed
Australia's home Rugby World Cup campaign will kick off against debutants Hong Kong rather than bitter rivals New Zealand, who also feature in the...
Fiji a ‘massive threat’ at World Cup: Wallabies captain Wilson
Rugby World Cup smokies Fiji have the x-factor to worry any team at next year's tournament, says Wallabies captain Harry Wilson.
Tuesday's fixture announcement confirmed...
‘Treat us with dignity’: Pacific visa fight returns to NZ Parliament
Pacific advocates say New Zealand’s visa system continues to place unfair barriers on their families, especially during emergencies, and are now asking MPs to...
U.S, New Zealand reinforce Indo-Pacific, Pacific and Security ties at Strategic Dialogue
The United States and New Zealand have reaffirmed their strategic partnership, committing to deeper cooperation across security, the Indo-Pacific, Pacific engagement, trade, and emerging...
David Seymour defends Pacific communities, calls for smaller and efficient government
New Zealand deputy Prime Minister David Seymour has rejected claims that Pacific communities rely heavily on welfare.
He says most Pasifika are working, paying taxes,...
Australia’s Pacific worker scheme is far from perfect – but we can make it better
At its best, the scheme changes lives – like an abattoir worker using savings to supply clean drinking water to his Vanuatu village. But...
Global health systems ‘at risk’ as funding cuts bite, warns WHO
The UN World Health Organisation (WHO) warned on Monday that cuts to international aid and persistent funding gaps are undermining the global health system.
This...
Fiji Military awaits government decision on Gaza peacekeeping invitation
Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) Commander Major General Ro Jone Kalouniwai says the military will await the Government’s decision on whether Fiji will...
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Solomon Islands Opposition leader Wale calls for unity as new govt talks begin, vows...
Solomon Islands Opposition Leader Matthew Wale says discussions among political leaders to identify the country’s next Prime Minister are a normal and necessary part...
Outgoing Solomon Islands PM Manele rejects claims he is weak and indecisive
Outgoing Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has defended his leadership style, rejecting accusations that he is weak and indecisive and insisting that consultation...
Former Vanuatu PM Salwai, Kilman question France’s commitment on Matthew and Hunter
The Ambassador of France to Vanuatu, Jean-Baptiste Jeangène Vilmer, has described a recent article on the position of the Kanak and Socialist National Liberation...