Fiji’s new MP’s sworn in
FijiFirst candidate Howard Politini and Social Democratic Liberal Party candidate, Ratu Jone Rabici Seniloli have this morning been sworn into Parliament.
Politini will occupy the...
Micronesia’s exit from the Pacific Islands Forum
By Graeme Dobell
The slow-motion crash of Micronesia’s break with the Pacific Islands Forum has reached the one-year mark.
Back on 8 February 2021, the Micronesia...
Fiji lift restrictions, curfew lifted
The curfew that was enforced in 2020 since the first wave of COVID-19 outbreak in Fiji has been lifted.
“From Monday 07 February, which is...
Fiji prepared for historic visit by U.S Secretary of State
An official visit to Fiji by the United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, this week marks a powerful step in advancing the United...
Two new positive COVID-19 cases for Tonga
Two new COVID-19 positive cases, bring the active number to seven for Tonga, Prime Minister Siaosi Sovaleni, told a Sunday press conference.
The two new...
PNG’s PM Marape tests positive for COVID-19 in Beijing, cancels France trip
Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape tested positive for COVID-19 upon arrival in Beijing on Thursday for the opening of the Winter Games...
Pacific islands prepare for UNEA 5.2, marine and plastic pollution targeted
Member States of the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) continued preparations for the Resumed Fifth Session of the United Nations Environment...
Feleti Kaitu’u appointed Western Force captain
Wallabies and Western Force hooker Feleti Kaitu'u has been announced as captain ahead of the 2022 Super Rugby Pacific season.
Kaitu'u joined the club in...
Moana Pasifika left with much to work on after first pre-season clash
Moana Pasifika have been dealt a tough introduction to Super Rugby Pacific life after being beaten 61-7 by the Chiefs in their first pre-season...
Tuvalu’s Foreign Minister Simon Kofe nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize
Tuvalu's Foreign Minister Simon Kofe has been nominated for the Nobel peace prize.
Kofe made headlines at last year's COP 26 summit, when he gave...
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New Zealand asks U.S to send fuel tankers to Pacific to alleviate pressure caused...
New Zealand has called on the U.S to send fuel tankers to the Pacific to help alleviate some of the significant economic and fuel...
Winston Peters tells US secretary of state Marco Rubio of Iran war impact on...
New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters says it's time for "cool heads" as the US President escalates his rhetoric on attacking Iran.
Peters met U.S...