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Democratic rights: Fiji’s 2013 Constitution protects military government decrees – Biman

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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

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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...

Vanuatu snap election timeline announced

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In Vanuatu over 300,000 registered voters will go to the polls for a snap election on 13 October. The election was triggered after the dissolution...

Coalition accuses Australian government of mishandling Solomon Islands election funding offer

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Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong is trying to douse political controversy over Australia's offer to fund elections in Solomon Islands after its Prime Minister...

Election funding should no longer be an excuse; Wale says Solomon Islands MPs should reject Bill to extend Parliament

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Solomon Islands Opposition leader Matthew Wale says the excuse of funding is no longer a reason to extend Parliament. Wale made this statement following the...

Fiji PM Bainimarama meets with Indonesian foreign minister

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Fiji and Indonesia convened a bilateral meeting to deepen cooperation for accelerated economic recovery through the global challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and climate...

Plastic pollution could put 2.3 million Pacific Islanders’ livelihoods at stake

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By Sanjeshni Kumar In seven to eight years, the Pacific will no longer be able to rely on the ocean for food security or as...

Cape Town set for landmark Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022

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-All 40 international team captains lined up in front of majestic Table Mountain in Cape Town on Wednesday as excitement reaches fever pitch ahead...

Former rugby international and commentator Willie Lose dies aged 55

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Former rugby international and sports broadcaster Willie Los'e has died at the age of 55. Los'e - who died in South Africa where he was...

Pacific Island states bristle at ‘Indo-Pacific’ label

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Some Pacific Island nations are bristling at the label “Indo-Pacific,” a term that is increasingly being used by larger powers – including New Zealand...

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Jake White appointed Flying Fijians head coach

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Former Springboks coach Jake White has been appointed head coach of the Flying Fijians, with the Fiji Rugby Union targeting an improved performance at...

Marshall Islands warns climate change could expose Pacific war explosives

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The Marshall Islands has warned that rising sea levels, coastal erosion and extreme weather could expose unexploded wartime explosives, creating additional risks for vulnerable...

U.S warns of suspected China-linked cyberattack on Suva-based regional organisation

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The United States has warned Fiji of a suspected cyberattack on a Suva-based regional organisation, alleging hackers linked to China maintained access to its...