Prasad criticises NZ, Australia over not addressing democratic deficit in Pacific region
A Fijian political leader is calling out the Australian and New Zealand governments on their “deafening silence” on human rights issues in the region.
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Repatriating Fijians from PNG is our last option: Defence Minister Seruiratu
Fijian Defence Minister, Inia Seruiratu says that repatriating Fijians who live in Papua New Guinea will be the last option.
This as widespread chaos and...
Fix PNG poll system: Webster
Papua New Guinea National Research Institute (NRI) research fellow Dr Thomas Webster has described General Election 2022 (GE22) as worse than the ones in...
Conference to address Pacific transnational crime
Pacific leaders, law enforcement officials and academics will be brought together to address transnational crime in the Pacific region at the inaugural Pacific Regional...
Global awareness critical to protect world’s mangroves: UN science chief
-Time is running out to protect the world’s mangroves which are not only home to many species but also an important hedge against climate...
Dr Robin Mitchell to be elected permanent ANOC President unopposed
Dr Robin Mitchell is set to be elected President of the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) unopposed, having been the only candidate nominated.
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Six Olympians in Fiji 7s squad for Commonwealth Games
Fiji 7s Coach Ben Gollings has named six Olympic gold medalists in his final 13-man squad for this weekend's Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
Jerry Tuwai,...
Tonga want to make history in France
Following their qualification for Rugby World Cup 2023, ‘Ikale Tahi head coach Toutai Kefu says his team will be setting their sights high at...
Guam governor says Pacific islands must keep vigilance against China’s intrusion
Guam Governor Lou Leon Guerrero has expressed support for the Federated States of Micronesia’s move to oppose China’s proposed “action plan” for the Pacific...
Bill to amend media laws tabled in Fiji Parliament
The Fijian parliament will debate the Media Industry Development (Budget Amendment) Bill 2010 later this week.
The Bill seeks to amend the Act to ensure...
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Pacific must stand united as One Blue Pacific Continent: Forum Chair Wale
Pacific Islands Forum members must remain united and speak with one voice as the Blue Pacific Continent faces growing geopolitical pressures, says outgoing Forum...
Fiji’s Commercial Use of Marine Areas Bill fails to restore Qoliqoli ownership: Rewa Chief
Rewa chief Ro Naulu Mataitini has criticised Fiji Parliament’s passage of the Commercial Use of Marine Areas (CUMA) Bill 2025, saying the legislation fails...
China ‘likely’ ran targeted campaign to align Pacific with its latest five-year plan
China “very likely” coordinated a targeted campaign across the Pacific to demonstrate that local development strategies should align with Beijing’s latest five-year-plan, a recent...