UN handover of US$1.7 million in funding to Vanuatu Government
The UN Resident Coordinator to Vanuatu, Fiji, Solomon Islands, Tonga and Tuvalu, Sanaka Samarasinha, paid a courtesy visit to Vanuatu Prime Minister, Ishmael Kalsakau,...
South Africa’s wanted fugitives Guptas are now citizens of Vanuatu
South Africa's Director-general of the justice department advocate Dr Mashabane said on Friday they only just learnt that the Guptas are citizens of Vanuatu...
Fiji government suspends Director of Public Prosecutor for alleged misbehaviour
Fiji’s President Ratu Wiliame Katoniverere Thursday suspended the island nation’s Director of Public Prosecutor (DPP) Christopher Pryde.
The President in a letter advised him that...
‘Diplomatic backlash’: Pacific scheme sparks concerns
Australia's attempt to plug workforce gaps with Pacific labourers has sparked concerns about disadvantage and diplomatic backlash.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's government is introducing a...
Japanese state Minister for Foreign Affairs visit to Fiji reaffirms Japan’s support to Fiji
Fiji's deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Cooperatives Manoa Kamikamica received a courtesy call Thursday from the Japanese State Minister for Foreign...
No deep sea mining or nuclear waste in our Pacific Ocean! Pacific Civil Society in Japan
Pacific Island civil society call for the protection of the Pacific Ocean from deep sea mining and nuclear waste at the Civil 7 Summit...
China ready for PNG PM Marape’s visit
China is ready to receive Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape in Beijing for a State visit with President Xi Jinping.
Marape is scheduled...
Tonga launches labour mobility supply management strategy
The Tongan Prime Minister Siaosi Sovaleni has launched the Tonga Labour Mobility Supply Management Strategy (TLMSMS), funded by the Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic...
Fiji takes stand against nuclear waste disposal
By Shayal Devi
A deep care and affection for the ocean is deeply ingrained in all Pacific Island dwellers and they have made combined...
Australia announces AUD$220,000 support for Manu Samoa’s World Cup Campaign
Australia’s Minister for International Development and the Pacific, Pat Conroy has announced Australia’s support of AUD$220,000 (approx. WST 390,000)for the Manu Samoa team ahead...
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Pacific Elders warn against external influence in regional security
Pacific Elders have warned that growing geopolitical competition is reshaping the region and have called for Pacific security to remain firmly under the control...
Australia chases next Pacific treaty after Fiji win
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is seeking to finalise a security deal with the Solomon Islands within months, off the back of a major...
PM Rabuka says Fiji’s sovereignty secure under historic Australia alliance
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says Fiji’s sovereignty remains secure under the newly signed Vuvale Union and Ocean of Peace Alliance with Australia, stressing that...