VP, RDP, NUP and IG excluded from new Vanuatu Government formation
The formation of Vanuatu's new Government is in the works, after a pact signing between 31 candidates of the snap election who have secured...
Cook Islands proud to endorse candidacy of Dr Lara Manarangi-Trott for Executive Director of WCPFC
The Cook Islands Government has announced its support for the candidacy of Dr Lara Manarangi-Trott for the position of Executive Director of the Western...
Samoa’s HRPP leaders suspended for record two years
Samoa Opposition leader and former Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi and party secretary Lealailepule Rimoni Aiafi are officially suspended from Parliament for a record...
Tongan PM welcomes South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting
Tonga's Prime Minister Hu’akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni, Tuesday welcomed Defence Ministers and senior delegates from the region to discuss Pacific security challenges and build collective...
AIFFP will provide FJD$117 million to Fiji
The Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP) will provide FJD$117 million (US$58.5 million) in financing to support the restoration and upgrade of...
Australian foreign Minister to visit Cook Islands, Niue and French Polynesia
Australian foreign Minister Penny Wong will travel to Cook Islands, Niue and French Polynesia, this to further strengthen Australia’s deep ties with our Pacific...
Tuimalealiifano sworn in for second term as Samoa Head of State
Tuimalealiifano Va’aletoa Sualauvi 11 was sworn in Tuesday by the Chief Justice as the country’s Head of State for the next five years.
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Tonga leave it late to down PNG Kumuls in World Cup thriller
Mate Ma'a Tonga have survived a scare from a committed PNG Kumuls outfit to come away with a 24-18 win at St Helens' Totally...
Oceania Rugby mens championship kick off delayed
Oceania Rugby can confirm that 2022 Oceania Rugby Men's Championship fixtures have been rescheduled.
Hosted by Papua New Guinea Rugby Union, the 2022 Oceania Rugby...
Mere Rakoroi hoping to make a difference for Fijian women in rugby
Rugby has been a huge part of Mere Rakoroi’s life, and she knows the transformational impact the game can have. “It changes lives,” she...
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