Deadline soon for American Samoa election candidates
The deadline for candidates intending to run in the November general elections in American Samoa for the filing of nominating petitions is 01 September.
The...
Japan-Fiji foreign ministers’ telephone talk
Japan’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Hayashi Yoshimasa Wednesday held a telephone talk with Fijian Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Voreqe Bainimarama.
Minister Hayashi...
Fiji PM Bainimarama urges Fijiana 7s team to do their best in the upcoming sevens tournament
Fijian Prime Minister and President of the Fiji Rugby Union, Voreqe Bainimarama has urged the Fijiana Women's Rugby Sevens Team to play to the...
Fiji Government commits another $3m to Fijian Drua
The Fijian Drua’s journey into the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season received a major boost Wednesday with the Fijian government’s commitment of another $3...
Government must review electoral process: PNG Governor General
Papua New Guinea Governor General, Sir Bob Dadae, has made a strong appeal to the National Government to reform the electoral process before the...
Forum Deputy SG Manoni opens Regional Climate Security Dialogue
Climate change is the single greatest threat to the livelihoods, security and wellbeing of the peoples of the Pacific, says Forum Deputy Secretary General...
PNG Foreign Minister reveals plans for security agreement with Australia and potentially NZ
Papua New Guinea's new Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko has revealed his country is moving to negotiate a security treaty with Australia — and potentially...
Electoral Act amendment concerning: Fiji Law Society President Clarke
The Fiji Law Society says the proposed Electoral Act Amendment Bill before Parliament unnecessarily attacks citizen’s rights to privacy, including legal professional privilege.
Society President,...
PNG Election described as severely flawed by TIPNG
Transparency International PNG has described the accumulated failures in the preparation, conduct, delivery and conclusion of the National General Election as being a severely...
“Silencer” or wire-catapult becoming a big concern for PNG Police
The rise in the use of a newly invented weapon called the wire-catapult or “silencer” is a big concern for East Sepik Province in...
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OACPS must adapt to global challenges, Secretary General says
The Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) must strengthen its institutions, improve coordination and focus on implementation as it responds to growing...
Tonga PM calls for Climate adaptation investment, says resilience is Pacific’s top security challenge
Tonga Prime Minister Lord Fatafehi Fakafanua has called for greater investment in climate adaptation, saying Pacific Island countries face their biggest security challenge from...
Not all bad news: SPREP highlights potential benefits of El Niño for some Pacific...
While El Niño is often associated with drought and extreme prolonged dry conditions for the western Pacific and wetter than normal conditions in the...