ONOC Digest – Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
ONOC is delivering this Digest in partnership with The Reporters’ Academy and the Pacific Islands News Association (PINA).
We are now over halfway through these...
MSG Prime Minister’s Cup kicks off on 17 September
After a lapse of many years, the Melanesian Football Cup, now dubbed the MSG Prime Ministers Cup, will be held in Vanuatu from 17-30...
U.S Deputy Secretary of State arrives in Tonga today
U.S Deputy Secretary of State, Wendy Sherman will be in Tonga today, as part of the Pacific trip to reflect the United States' commitment...
Fijian PM Bainimarama holds talks on security and regional development with U.S national security advisor
Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama held extensive discussions on security and development cooperation with the United States National Security Adviser, Jake Sullivan at the...
51 seats in Papua New Guinea election not declared yet
The Papua New Guinea Electoral Commission is running out of time, patience and legal advice.
With 24 hours left for return of writs Friday, 51...
Fiji President visits the Israeli President
Fijian President, Ratu Wiliame Katonivere today paid a courtesy call to the President of the State of Israel, Isaac Herzog at his residence in...
U.S Deputy Secretary of State to visit Samoa
Samoa is the first of five Pacific nations that a high-ranking U.S Government official will visit this week, the U.S State Department has announced.
U.S...
Fiji Airways suspends flights to Honiara
Fiji’s national carrier, Fiji Airways is suspending flights to Honiara for the month of August.
A message from Fiji Airways to its passengers says flights...
Pacific discuss legal frameworks to respond to transnational crime
The Pacific Regional Law Enforcement Conference(PRLEC) this week facilitated new discussions on effective leadership, the implications of money laundering, and the legal frameworks in...
Fiji PM meets with U.S vice President Kamala Harris and thanks U.S for its regional support
Fijian Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama today had the opportunity to meet with the Vice President of the United States of America, Kamala Harris where...
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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...