Prime Minister Rabuka approves return of USP Vice-Chancellor, and Dr Padma Lal
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has moved quickly to ensure exiled University of the South Pacific Vice Chancellor, Professor Pal Ahluwalia, returns to Fiji as...
For the second time, SODELPA votes to side with PA/NFP coalition to form next government
For a second time, the Management Board of the Social Democratic Liberal (SODELPA) in Fiji has thrown its support behind the People’s Alliance (PA)...
Political parties optimistic to form a coalition Friday
Leaders of The People’s Alliance and National Federation Party are confident they will receive a response from the Social Democratic Liberal Party Management Board...
‘Military will respect outcome’ – Fiji Military Chief Kalouniwai
The Commander of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces Major General Ro Jone Kalouniwai has reiterated the military will respect the outcome of the...
United States launches $1 million UXO Project in Solomon Islands
The U.S Department of State provided US$1 million to The HALO Trust (HALO) to launch a comprehensive unexploded ordnance (UXO) project in Solomon Islands...
Japan prepares to discharge Fukushima water into the sea
11 years after the Fukushima disaster, Japan is working hard to overcome challenges posed by its water.
Since the Tohoku tsunami of 11 March 2011,...
Pacific nations are bracing to lose tons of Tuna from their waters
Pacific leaders are developing a new warning system, not against hurricanes, tsunamis or even erupting volcanoes but rather the looming departure of vital tuna...
Fiji’s election marks a crucial moment for its fragile democracy
Democracy and the rule of law in Fiji are key U.S. interests amid growing concerns about China’s regional engagement
Analysis by Camilla Pohle-Anderson
Fiji has become...
Fiji Armed Forces roped in to maintain law and order in Fiji
Fiji's military has been called in to help Fiji police maintain law and order situation in the country, amidst growing concerns of racial tension...
Palau supports Australia’s bid to host COP31
“It’s about time we bring this to the Pacific,” said Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr., of Australia’s plan to host COP31 (Conference of the...
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Pacific shipping lifeline faces crisis as experts push wind-powered transition
For many Pacific Island communities, a delayed ship does not just mean inconvenience. It can mean empty store shelves, fuel shortages and isolation.
“Shipping is...
Timor-Leste is vulnerable to ‘infiltration by foreign organised crime’, President José Ramos-Horta says
Timor-Leste is vulnerable to “infiltration by foreign organised crime”, the country’s president, José Ramos-Horta, has warned.
His comments come as Australian federal police (AFP) confirmed...
Fiji Climate Change Minister set key priorities to accelerate Pacific climate action
“1.5 is not negotiable and is a red line grounded in science and in our lived reality.”
This was the strong reminder from Fiji's Minister...