DPP sanctions charges against former Fiji PM Bainimarama and suspended Police Commissioner
Fiji's Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Christopher Pryde, has sanctioned charges of abuse of office against the former prime minister and FijiFirst Party leader...
Former Fiji military officer back in Fiji after 12 years in Tonga
Former army officer, Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara, arrived in Fiji today - 12 years after seeking political asylum in Tonga.
It's understood he will attend...
Slow climate action undermining 2030 agenda as Solomon’s seeks three-year delay to LDC graduation
The Solomon Islands has made a call for a three-year extension to its planned graduation as a Least Developing Country, in December 2024.
In a...
‘Six billion vatu’ Vanuatu twin cyclone disaster cost
The initial estimate of the recovery cost following Vanuatu's twin cyclone disaster is estimated at six billion vatu (US$50 million).
Cyclones Judy and Kevin caused...
WHO fires director in Western Pacific accused of racist misconduct
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has fired its top official in the Western Pacific after the Associated Press reported last year that dozens of...
High Seas Treaty exempts deep-sea mining from stricter environmental rules
Deep-sea mining will be exempted from environmental impact assessment (EIA) measures established under a landmark international oceans treaty, a move campaigners fear could undermine...
Full extent of Vanuatu cyclone damage still being assessed
The full extent of the destruction caused by Tropical Cyclones (TCs) Judy and Kevin is yet to be determined, as disaster officials are still...
Time to step up investments in rural communities on the frontline of climate change in the Pacific islands
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is advocating for more investments in small-scale farming communities in the Pacific.
With climate change intensifying and more...
Forum Chair calls for adoption and ratification of High seas treaty to be fast tracked
Pacific Islands Forum Chair and Cook Islands Prime Minister, Mark Brown has welcomed the conclusion of the negotiations on the key substantive issues that...
New Caledonia Army Forces act quickly to take aid to Vanuatu
Following the devastation of two Tropical Cyclones in Vanuatu, France has sent humanitarian aid from New Caledonia to help.
The New Caledonian Army Forces were...
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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...