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...
Race for PNG head of state
Papua New Guinea is on the cusp of voting in our first female Governor General (GG) after nominations for the post lapsed on Tuesday...
Fiji election now chance for nation to demonstrate ‘it relies on democracy’ – McClay
Election observer MP Todd McClay says he believes Fiji's election was fair and that the country must now democratically decide the composition of the...
SODELPA leader Gavoka to vacate position, more claims made about SODELPA board
Fiji's Opposition Social Democratic Liberal Party (SODELPA) Leader Viliame Gavoka says he will step down from his position.
He said according to the party’s constitution,...
Samoa Cabinet appoints Attorney General and two new CEOs
Samoa Cabinet has appointed the Attorney General and Chief Executive Officers for the Ministry of Justice & Courts Administration and the Samoa Qualifications Authority.
Su’a...
World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series 2023 schedule announced
Details of the World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series 2023 have been announced with a pair of three-day combined men’s and women’s events taking place...
Oceania Rugby appoints Frank Puletua as its new General Manager
Oceania Rugby (OR) has announced the appointment of Frank Puletua as its new General Manager (GM) following a global search and unanimous endorsement from...
FijiFirst clarifies it’s still in government until the election of PM on the floor of Parliament
- FijiFirst General Secretary, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has spoken out for the first time after the result of the election was made public on Sunday...
The PA-NFP-SODELPA Coalition Calls for Calm
The People’s Alliance (PA), National Federation Party (NFP) and Social Democratic Liberal Party (SODELPA) coalition supports the Fiji Police Force call for calm and...
NZ told to respect Fiji election process: Bainimarama
Outgoing Fijian Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has blasted New Zealand Foreign Minister saying she should respect the election process of the Pacific nation.
Bainimarama was...
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Tonga has declared that El Niño conditions are now in force, with meteorologists warning of increased drought risk, reduced rainfall and a potentially more...
UNESCO launches consultation on fair payment for news in the digital age
UN cultural agency UNESCO has launched a global consultation process to inform its Draft Guidance on Fair Compensation for News, particularly as online platforms...
WHO and UNAIDS warn HIV gains at risk as funding cuts threaten AIDS response
By Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala, WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific, and Eamonn Murphy, UNAIDS Regional Director for Asia-Pacific and Eastern Europe and...