Need for greater unity amongst island countries: Fiji PM Rabuka
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says at a time when Fiji is moving forward and big power rivalries are affecting the region, the need...
Tuna symposium kicks off on strong commitment to partnership and sustainability
Fiji's Minister for Fisheries, Kalaveti Vodo Ravu, officially launched the inaugural Fiji Tuna Symposium Tuesday with a commitment to strengthen partnership for the sustainable...
We’ll look at changing things again: Fiji 7s coach Gollings
Fiji 7s coach Ben Gollings will again keep opposition guessing with his starting lineup for every game at the Singapore 7s this week.
The national...
Four dead, 17 injured and more than 300 plus home destroyed in PNG quake
A 7.0-magnitutde earthquake which hit East Sepik’s Chambri Lakes at around 4am Monday reportedly killed four people, injured 17 and destroyed more than 300...
3.3 percent growth expected in the Pacific region in 2023, 2.8 percent in 2024 — ADB
The Pacific is expected to sustain its economic recovery, with growth across all of Asian Development Bank's (ADB) Pacific developing member countries this year,...
Australia-Papua New Guinea security agreement concerns China, says PNG’s top diplomat
By Harlyne Joku
Beijing has raised concerns about a proposed security agreement between Papua New Guinea and Australia, the Pacific island country’s foreign minister said...
UN to start taking deep-sea mining applications this July
The International Seabed Authority (ISA) will start accepting applications in July from companies that want to mine the ocean's floor, a decision that came...
Fiji PM Rabuka justifies use of Standing Order 51 to fast-track the repeal of the Media Bill and Itaukei Land Trust Amendment bill
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has justified the Government’s use of Standing Order 51 to fast-track the repeal of the Media Industry Development (Repeal)...
China to deepen alignment between BRI and Connect PNG Programme
China will deepen the strategic alignment between the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and Papua New Guinea (PNG)’s Connect PNG Programme, welcome PNG to...
WMO calls for more investment in integrated weather and climate services
The global transition to renewable energy will require greater investment in integrated weather and climate services, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) said on Monday.
This...
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Fiji Parliament extends Constitution Bill review as parties raise concerns over rushed process
Fiji’s Parliament has agreed to extend the deadline for the Special Committee reviewing the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2026, following concerns from political parties that...
PM Rabuka says Constitution review must reflect Fiji’s current and future generations
Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the review of the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2026 must produce a framework that reflects the needs of the...
Pacific report shows progress in 2050 strategy but warns of implementation gaps
Pacific Island countries have completed, substantially delivered or are actively implementing about 85 percent of regional leaders’ decisions made between 2023 and 2025, but...