Australia climate bill passes parliament
The federal government has trumpeted its successful bid to enshrine its emissions reduction targets in law, telling investors Australia is now “open for business”.
The...
Queen Elizabeth II dies at 96 after 70-year reign
Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch, has died at Balmoral aged 96, after reigning for 70 years.
She died peacefully on Thursday afternoon at...
Charles is the new King
At the moment the Queen died, the throne passed immediately and without ceremony to the heir, Charles, the former Prince of Wales.
But there are...
Solomon Islands parliament votes to delay national poll as Manasseh Sogavare mocks Australia’s election fund offer
The Solomon Islands parliament has voted to delay the country's national elections to 2024, backing a push from Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare to postpone...
Solomon Islands PM clarifies intention of constitutional amendment bill
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has clarified that the constitutional amendment bill 2022 is not an attack on the nation’s democracy nor does...
Fiji deputy Supervisor of Elections steps down
Fiji's Deputy Supervisor of Elections, Craig Rickards will not be able to continue as Deputy Supervisor for the 2022 General Election.
In a statement, Supervisor...
Rugby family mourns the passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II
World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont has joined the rugby family in paying tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away on...
Decision Day: “Will it be 2023 or 2024 Solomon Islands election”
Solomon Islands Parliament will get to decide today when the next national general elections will be held.
The government is pushing for a deferment of...
Sapenafa Motufaga promoted to Brigadier General
Fiji' Military chief of staff Colonel Sapenafa Motufaga has been promoted to Brigadier General.
“Congratulations to Colonel Motufaga on his promotion to Brigadier General this...
PNG Supreme Court rules ICAC lawful
The Papua New Guinea Supreme Court has ruled that none of the provisions of the Organic Law on the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC)...
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“Those blocking climate science are not our friends”: Pacific issues strong warning at Bonn...
Pacific Island nations have delivered a sharp rebuke to countries seeking to weaken climate ambition at the UN climate negotiations in Bonn, warning that...
“When you deny us the science, you deny our future”: Pacific advocate at Bonn...
Pacific civil society organisations have warned that attempts to weaken the role of science in international climate negotiations risk undermining climate justice and the...
Tonga police see crime growing more regional and digital
Tonga’s criminal threat landscape has changed fast, and Acting Chief Superintendent Selosia Fatukala-Satini says the shift is forcing police to rethink how they work.
Speaking...