Fiji’s 2013 Constitution is valid
FIJI’S Constitution remain valid despite a legal challenge by Cabinet, the country’s Supreme Court ruled this
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Forum dialogue partners out
DIALOGUE partners and donor governments will not take part in the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting in Honiara next
FLNKS formally rejects Bougival Accord for New Caledonia
NEW CALEDONIA'S main independence coalition, the Front de Libération Nationale Kanak et Socialiste (FLNKS), has formally rejected the Bougival Accord, a draft agreement signed last month in France proposing a new
Rabuka – Taiwan snub threatens unity
THE Solomon Islands’ decision to exclude Taiwan from the upcoming Pacific Forum meeting is a threat to regional unity, Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka said
Tensions rise, travel alert for New Caledonia
AUSTRALIA has warned its citizens planning to travel to Kanaky (New Caledonia) next week to be vigilant as political tensions rise in the French
Arrest warrant for Fiji DPP
FIJI has issued an arrest warrant for its reinstated Director of Public Prosecutions, Christopher Pryde, who faces charges of abuse of
Fiji on tsunami watch
FIJI has been placed on tsunami watch after seismic activity 104 km from the Russian port of
NZ court censures Fiji inquiry counsel
JANET Mason, the counsel who assisted Fiji’s Commission of Inquiry into the appointment of the Commissioner of FICAC, will be suspended from practising for three months effective July
Fijian music icon passes
THE Pacific music scene mourns the passing of Fiji – George Fiji Veikoso – today after he lost a long battle with
NZ commits $4 million to Fiji’s HIV crisis
NEW Zealand has pledged $NZD4 million to support Fiji’s fight against a growing HIV outbreak, describing the crisis as a serious threat to lives and livelihoods across the
Samoa drug crackdown
SAMOAN police have started a crackdown on drug trafficking as methamphetamine use increases into what has been described as a
Churches express concern over US air strike
Pacific churches have expressed concern over recent US military strikes on Iranian nuclear
Fiji reports 490 new HIV cases
There have been 490 new HIV cases from October - December last year bringing the total number of HIV cases in Fiji for last year to
Protestors hopeful as USP council moves to recruit Vice-Chancellor
After protests from staff and students at the University of the South Pacific over the past two years, the University’s Council has now declared that a committee has been formed to seek out a new
Sogavare joins Opposition as new majority forms ahead of no-confidence vote
Following the mass resignation led by Finance Minister Manasseh Sogavare and several senior ministers on Monday, a new political alignment appears to be taking shape in the Solomon Islands
Sogavare among Solomon Islands Government MPs in walkout; Parliament receives notice of no-confidence motion against PM Manele
The Solomon Islands government could collapse following a walkout by ministers and MPs from the
North Pacific joins in paying tributes to Pope Francis, who has died at 88
The Northern Marianas has joined the Catholic world in mourning the passing of Pope Francis. The pope has died at Casa Santa Marta, a guesthouse near St. Peter's Basilica where he has lived since his election in 2013,
Trump announces 90-day pause on tariffs except for China
US President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day pause on tariffs effective
Crusaders show Super Rugby dominance in Suva
The Canterbury Crusaders showed their power at Suva’s HFC Stadium yesterday despite a huge crowd turning up to cheer on local heroes, the Fijian Drua. The Crusaders were not intimidated by the Drua’s
Vanuatu Health Minister arrested and charged
Vanuatu's Health Minister has been arrested and charged with intentional assault and causing public disorder over an incident that occurred in July last year.
Prompt for discussion released ahead of Fiji electoral system consultations
Fiji’s newly appointed commissioners to the Electoral Law Reform Commission have launched two vital documents in preparation for an elections process already being met with both hope and concern for the Fijian public.
PM Marape to table 2019 Bougainville referendum results
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has reaffirmed his commitment to tabling the 2019 post-referendum results in Parliament, allowing for a final decision on Bougainville’s political future. Speaking at the
