Kativerata to take charge of Fiji Bati following Rabele’s hospitalisation
Former Fijian star Wise Kativerata has flown to England to take charge of an injury-hit Bati side ahead of their opening World Cup match...
Taiwan draws a line in the sand, warns no compromise for resumption of talks with Beijing
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Taipei
Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen has refused any reunification overtures from Beijing, using her National Day address on...
Oceania Rugby men’s championship returns to PNG
Oceania Rugby confirmed today that the 2022 Oceania Rugby Men's Championship, will be hosted by Papua New Guinea Rugby Union and held in Port...
Law enforcement agencies must improve maritime security
By Elenoa Dimaira
Pacific island nations must take ownership and improve maritime security as it is now urgent for law enforcement agencies to work...
K5million for three by-elections in PNG
It will cost the Papua New Guinea Electoral Commission around K5 million (US$1.4 million to hold by-elections next year for the three seats left...
72 hours left before election of 52 new Vanuatu MPs
-Political parties and independent candidates throughout Vanuatu held their rallies in their respective constituencies to close their campaigns last night.
Under election rules, political campaigns...
Fiji Methodist Church is apolitical, FEO issues notice to FijiFirst to remove campaign material
Fiji’s largest Christian denomination, the Methodist Church of Fiji and Rotuma is apolitical.
President, Reverend Ili Vunisuwai has reiterated this saying that the church is...
UN experts call for complete abolition of death penalty as ‘only viable path’
Marking the 20th World Day Against the Death Penalty, two UN-appointed independent human rights experts on Monday issued a statement recalling that under international...
Promoting women in the Pacific energy sector
By Sanjeshni Kumar
The Pacific Community (SPC) is supporting the region's transition to climate friendly and cleaner energy as fuel prices continue to rise globally.
“Our...
Vanuatu PACER Plus effective
The Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations (PACER) Plus comes into force today, 60 days after Vanuatu has notified the Ministry of Foreign Affairs...
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Rewa Chief says Fiji’s military immunity call challenges government to deliver accountability
Rewa Chief Ro Naulu Mataitini has described the Republic of Fiji Military Forces’ (RFMF) call to remove constitutional immunity protections as “Fiji's most courageous...
25th Forum Fisheries Committee Ministerial Meeting concludes in Wellington
The 25th Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC) Ministerial Meeting and the 7th Regional Fisheries Ministers Meeting (RFMM) concluded on 02 July 2026 with a Ministerial...
Fiji Military backs end to constitutional immunity: Commander Kalouniwai
The Republic of the Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) has backed ending constitutional immunity provisions, saying accountability is essential for lasting peace and constitutional reform.
In...