Post-arrival tests removed as entry requirement to Fiji
Fiji has removed covid-19 tests on arrival as entry requirement to the country, beginning Monday.
Over the past six weeks, Fiji’s health system has continued...
Pacific farm workers ready to fill gaps
Australia’s vocational education and training system will be overhauled to become easier to navigate and more efficient, the federal government has announced.
Significant duplication of...
Fiji Parliament adjourns sine die
Fijian Parliament has now been adjourned sine die after the fourth session this year.
Leader of Government in Parliament Inia Seruiratu moved the motion to...
12 PNG election petitions filed so far
Papua New Guinea deputy Prime Minister John Rosso and Treasurer Ian Ling Stuckey are among 12 returned Members of Parliament in the 2022 National...
Assessing Remittances Potential to Build Climate Resilience in the Pacific
By Veronica Corno, Climate Finance Specialist at BASE, Dr. Jale Samuwai, Resilience Financing Analyst at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS), and Prof. Jeremy...
Fiji’s Electoral Amendment Bill 2022 passed in Parliament
Fiji's Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2022 was passed in Parliament Thursday.
The majority of the Opposition Members who contributed to the debate on the Electoral Amendment...
Solomon Islands warned decision to ban foreign naval visits could have ‘repercussions’
Papua New Guinea's foreign minister has warned Solomon Islands its decision to halt foreign naval visits could have "repercussions".
Appearing on ABC Radio on Wednesday,...
Vanuatu politicians in court Friday over dissolution push
Preparations are underway for a hearing in the Supreme Court of Vanuatu following an application against the dissolution of Vanuatu's parliament.
It was submitted by...
New Minister for Bougainville Affairs Mannaseh Makiba appointed
The Papua New Guinea Government will be looking at amending the law to include more ministerial positions, Prime Minister James Marape says.
Marape made this...
UK Home Office Permanent secretary visits Fiji to affirm UK – Fiji partnerships
UK Home Office Permanent secretary, Matthew Rycroft has met with Fijian government officials and partners during his visit to the Pacific nation.
He met Aiyaz...
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Vanuatu seeks to host Pacific Multi-Hazard Early Warning Centre
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Pacific countries unite at COFI37 to advance Pacific-led fisheries solutions
Pacific Island countries and territories have reinforced their collective leadership in sustainable fisheries management at the 37th Session of the Food and Agriculture Organisation...
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