Kiribati Government hits out again at judiciary
The Government of Kiribati says it will soon have an acting chief justice in place, following the suspension of Chief Justice Bill Hastings.
Currently Kiribati...
Shuttle diplomacy to the queen’s funeral an opportunity for Australia and the Pacific
By Richard Herr
The state funeral of a respected international leader is always a solemn event but inevitably also an occasion for an impromptu...
David Fifita named in powerful Tonga squad ahead of World Cup
Gold Coast Titans star David Fifita has been named in a powerful Mate Ma'a Tonga squad ahead of the upcoming World Cup in England.
Tonga...
Fijian 7s heroes score cash rewards
Fiji 7s heroes have been given cash rewards for their victory at the World Cup in Cape Town South Africa.
This has been confirmed by...
Anger as company gets go ahead to mine on seafloor
Deep Sea mining could begin in the Pacific as early as this month, after regulators decided to allow The Metals Company to start mining...
Elected PNG MP and Member for Wewak, Kevin Isifu dies
An elected Member of the PNG Parliament and Member for Wewak Kevin Eziro Isifu has died early this morning in Port Moresby.
Isifu was elected...
Pacific Games Council “very happy” with progress on Solomon Islands 2023 venues
The Pacific Games Council (PGC) has praised Solomon Islands for the progress made on venues for the 2023 Pacific Games.
PGC President Vidhya Lakhan and...
ONOC supports development officers of 24 sports in Solomon Islands
The Solomon Islands is better equipped to prepare its athletes for the upcoming SOL2023 PACIFIC GAMES with the appointment of 24 Sport Development Officers...
France defers referendum on new statute for New Caledonia
Plans to hold a referendum in New Caledonia next year on a new statute for the territory are being abandoned.
The French Junior Overseas Minister,...
Greenpeace slams shock decision to green-light deep sea mining
Deep sea mining could begin in the Pacific as early as this month after a shock decision from regulators to allow The Metals Company...
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Vanuatu takes maritime dispute with France to international arbitration
Vanuatu has launched international arbitration proceedings against France over competing maritime claims involving reefs, atolls and small islands between Vanuatu and New Caledonia.
The proceedings,...
Australia open to recruiting Pacific Islanders into military, Conroy says
Australia is considering expanding military recruitment from Pacific Island countries beyond Papua New Guinea but says its initial focus will be on ensuring the...
Pacific pushes for rotating seat on UN Security Council
Pacific nations are building international support for a dedicated rotating seat for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) on the United Nations Security Council, alongside...