Fiji Parliament dissolved
Fiji's Parliament has been dissolved by President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere, effective Sunday 30 October 2022.
“In accordance with section 58(3) of the Constitution of the...
Australian pilot sentenced to 18 years in PNG
An Australian pilot linked to the biggest drug bust in Papua New Guinea has been convicted and jailed for 18 years.
The Waigani National Court...
Over 690,000 Fijians so far registered to vote in December election
The total number of registered Fiji voters as of last Friday stands at 692,918, out of which 345,118 are females and 347,800 are males.
This...
Writ for Fiji’s 2022 general election issued
The writ for Fiji's 2022 General Election was issued by the President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere to the Fijian Electoral Commission Monday in accordance with...
Be angry, be strategic, Pacific climate negotiations urged
By Sera Tikotikovatu-Sefeti
I just wanted to say that sometimes a united voice means that you can also genuinely, assertively be angry.”
These were strong...
Fiji Opposition political parties welcome announcement of election date
Fiji's Opposition Social Democratic Liberal Party (SODELPA) says it is delighted that the date for the General Election has been announced.
SODELPA Leader Viliame Gavoka...
Kiribati controversy as Attorney General becomes acting chief justice
The separation of powers crisis in Kiribati escalated on Friday, with the Pacific country’s attorney general, Tetiro Semilota, appointed acting chief justice.
Semilota was sworn...
Goal of limiting global heating to 1.5C ‘more fragile’ than ever, says COP27 chair
The goal of limiting global heating to 1.5C is “more fragile” than ever, as world leaders prepare to meet for crucial climate talks, the...
Pacific aid surges as China, U.S vie for influence
Regional powers poured record amounts of cash into the Pacific Islands during the coronavirus pandemic to help them weather the economic fallout as competition...
Reclaiming a lost decade
By Sanaka Samarasinha, UN Resident Coordinator to Fiji, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu
As we surface from an unexpected global pandemic which left...
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Pacific Economic Ministers remain cautious on Iran-U.S deal as fuel price uncertainty persists
Pacific countries are not placing significant confidence in the emerging Iran-United States agreement and will continue preparing for fuel market volatility as uncertainty in...
Forum expands effort to tackle Correspondent Banking challenges across Pacific
Forum Secretary General, Baron Divavesi Waqa says the Pacific’s Correspondent Banking Relationship (CBR) office is now fully established and working to address banking challenges...
Pacific Private sector warns Ministers of rising costs as fuel crisis dominates talks
Rising energy costs and the impact of the Middle East fuel crisis dominated discussions between Pacific finance ministers and private sector leaders during a...