No longer ‘hole of Asia-Pacific doughnut’, South Pacific eyes China trade deal
China and a group of South Pacific island countries could start talks this year toward their first formal trade agreement, according to an official...
No jab, No job policy revoked in Fiji: AG Turaga
Fiji's Attorney General Siromi Turaga has confirmed that the government has revoked the No Jab, No Job policy.
Turaga said cabinet has decided to revoke...
Samoan PM and Commonwealth SG urge stronger efforts to get more women into leadership
The Prime Minister of Samoa, Fiame Naomi Mata’afa and the Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland, have called for stronger efforts to address the gender imbalance...
Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers meet to discuss responses to global crises
Foreign Ministers from across the Commonwealth met this week for the 22nd annual Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers Meeting (CFAMM). The meeting was held in...
Derenalagi to lead Fijian Drua against Queensland Reds
Fijian Drua club captain Meli Derenalagi will lead the side for the first time this season during Super Rugby Pacific clash against Queensland Reds...
Moana Pasifika side named for Christian Leali’ifano Canberra homecoming
The Saturday night game will mark the third consecutive week Moana Pasifika have spent in Australia after meeting the Chiefs during Super Round in...
Female Journalists in the Pacific : We want you – OFC
Do you think you have what it takes be a part of a football commentary team?
The upcoming FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 (WWC) will...
NZ announces new financial assistance for Fiji
Fiji and New Zealand have reaffirmed commitments to further enhance bilateral relations and to work together on issues of common interest.
This was agreed in...
Teaming up for a stronger, more resilient Fiji: NZ Foreign Minister Mahuta
New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta reaffirmed her commitment to working together with the new Government of Fiji on issues of shared importance,...
Pacific nations explore opportunities to push for fossil fuel phase out in Vanuatu’s ICJ Advisory Opinion decision
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Port Vila
A yes vote at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) later this month to Vanuatu’s request for...
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Forum faces packed agenda and partner pressure in Palau
By Nic Maclellan in Koror, Palau
Over the weekend, Pacific leaders started to arrive in Koror, Republic of Palau, for the 55th Pacific Islands Forum.
For...
Pacific pushes for special Climate finance window ahead of COP31
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific Island countries are pushing for concrete action on climate finance, keeping the 1.5-degree target within reach and strengthening...
Civil Society demands permanent seat at Pacific decision-making table
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific civil society organisations are demanding their participation in regional decision-making be formally institutionalised, saying they should no longer...