Solomon Islands considers security cooperation with China – official
The Solomon Islands has signed a policing deal with China and will send a proposal for a broader security agreement covering the military to...
Covid outbreaks in Samoa and Vanuatu chip away at Pacific islands’ virus-free status
Covid outbreaks in Samoa and Vanuatu have further whittled down the number of Pacific island nations that have so far escaped the pandemic, as...
Fiji quarantine to be removed from 07 ApriI, Mask wearing to become optional from today
Fully vaccinated tourists will no longer need to stay in Fiji quarantine for three nights from 07 April.
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum announced this...
Fiji’s revised 2021-2022 budget projects $2.25bn in revenue, $3.72bn expenditure
Fiji’s 2021-2022 Revised National Budget is projecting a total revenue of $2.25 billion (US$1.07 billion) and a total expenditure of $3.72 billion (US$1.78 billion),...
VAT removed from 21 basic items in Fiji effective from 01 April, $4 an hour minimum wage by 2023
Effective from 01 April 2022, zero-rated Value Added Tax (VAT) will apply on 21 basic consumer items in Fiji.
Economy Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum made this...
Climate change in the Pacific – what Australia needs to do
By Peter Hooton
Canberra’s insipid approach to climate action undermines trust and endangers vital interests close to home.
Australia has long claimed a special relationship...
Pacific Islands Forum Statement Emergency Special session on Ukraine
The Pacific Islands Forum member states with presence at the United Nations in New York, namely Australia, Federated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Nauru, New...
PNG overcome 10-man Fiji, advance to semi-finals
Papua New Guinea has locked in a semi-final spot in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Oceania Qualifiers, beating Fiji 2-1 in a dramatic...
Lea’i the hero as the Solomon Islands topple Tahiti
The Solomon Islands have defeated Tahiti 3-1 at Grand Hamad Stadium in Doha today, meaning they take top spot in Group A of the...
Greive and Wood at the double as New Zealand beat New Caledonia
Alex Greive and Chris Wood both scored doubles as New Zealand made it three wins from three in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022...
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New Zealand and Palau eye the next two Pacific Forums
New Zealand and Palau have agreed to cooperate closely on Pacific regional issues, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says.
“As the next two hosts of the...
New Caledonia agreement signed in Paris
By Nic Maclellan
After four days of talks in Paris, French President Emmanuel Macron and five parliamentary groups from New Caledonia have signed the Elysée-Oudinot...
Climate Security in the Pacific: Emerging trends, priorities and solutions
Pacific Island countries are among those most affected by climate change. Rising sea levels, shifting rainfall patterns and increasing extreme weather events threaten land,...