Reuniting the Pacific Islands Forum, a priority for new Fiji PM, travels to Kiribati on Friday to meet President Maamau
Barely a month in office, the Fijian Prime Minister and chair of the Pacific Islands Forum, Sitiveni Rabuka plans to visit Kiribati and meet...
FSM citizens warned to expect increased U.S jets fly over and anti-aircraft missile firing in the coming years
The people of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) have been informed not to be alarmed by increased U.S jets fly-over and anti-aircraft missile...
FSM President hints March election will be his last, to pave the way for new leaders
The President of the Federated States of Micronesia, David Panuelo has informed his people, the upcoming March 2023 election will be his last, to...
FSM proposes early discussion between Micronesian leaders to decide on next PIF Secretary General
The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) says it will continue to ‘offer an olive branch to Kiribati’ as the five-member Micronesia nation grouping prepares...
Samoa’s creeping ocean and seawalls
By Shalveen Chand
The south coast of Upolu in Samoa is truly a magnificent place. Its white sandy beaches are lined with beach fales and...
Fish wardens combat illegal fishing in Fiji’s Vatu-i-Ra Marine Conservation Park
By Dionisia Tabureguci
Illegal fishing continues to be a challenge in Vatu-i-Ra waters, the site of Fiji’s biggest conservation park.
So much so that local fish...
“Mommy, I’m Cold”
By Olive Natalie Mafi
In December last year, Hunga Tonga–Hunga Haʻapai started erupting and reached large and powerful climax on 15 January 2022. The eruption triggered...
Four key areas for specialist review: Fiji PM Rabuka
The People’s Alliance, National Federation Party and Social Democratic Liberal Party coalition Government will establish specialist reviews in four key areas which are constitution...
Resign, Qiliho urged – Pio: It’s difficult to maintain confidence in the Fiji Police Commissioner
It’s difficult to maintain confidence in Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho and that is why I’ve invited him to resign, says Fijian Minister for Home...
Forum SG Henry Puna statement on the Parliamentary election of the new Fiji Prime Minister
I offer my congratulations to the Hon Sitiveni Rabuka on his appointment as Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji. I also congratulate the...
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