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)...
Fears Kiribati moving to authoritarianism
The Pacific island nation of Kiribati is moving towards authoritarianism, its former president says in an interview, after the government suspended all judges from...
Democratic rights: Fiji’s 2013 Constitution protects military government decrees – Biman
Instead of protecting the human rights of citizens, the 2013 Constitution protects military government decrees imposed before the 2014 General Election.
National Federation Party (NFP)...
Candidates for Tongatapu by-elections announced
A total of 13 candidates will be contesting the vacant seats for Tongatapu 4, 6 and 7 constituencies in Tonga's by-elections on 03 November.
The...
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Neville Choi takes PINA presidency as Moala steps down
By Pita Ligaiula in Savusavu
Papua New Guinea Media Council President Neville Choi has been elected President of the Pacific Islands News Association (PINA),...
PNG secures bid to host 2028 Pacific Media Summit
By Pita Ligaiula in Savusavu
Papua New Guinea has secured the bid to host the Pacific Media Summit in 2028, with the decision taken...
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