Lord Vaea appointed Interim PIPA Chair
THE Speaker of Tonga’s Legislative Assembly, Lord Vaea, has been appointed Interim Chairman of the Pacific Inter-Parliamentary
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Samoa launches qualifications framework
SAMOA has strengthened its alignment with regional and international education standards by officially launching the
Joint ownership model elevates Yasawa Islands Tourism
A NEW joint-ownership model between local landowners and investors marks a pioneering approach to tourism
No permit – Vanuatu protest deferred
A PLANNED peaceful protest over the rising cost of living in Vanuatu has been rescheduled to April 21 after organisers failed to
Chaos in French Polynesia as young MPs split from ruling party
THE resignation of 15 lawmakers from the ruling Tavini Huiraatira party has fragmented French Polynesian
Tahiti upset Kings in OFC
TAHITI United pulled off a huge upset against fourth-placed Solomon Kings FC in the OFC Pro League in Suva last
Drua scrape home against Force
THE Fijian Drua scraped home with a 24-22 win over the Western Force at Lautoka’s Churchill
Canoe sails on 50-day Voyage of Hope around Fiji
OVER 1400 people will receive training in climate change and ocean change in the next 50 days, based on indigenous wisdom and
Increased flights boost Vanuatu
VANUATU is set to reap the benefits of Solomon Airlines’ second weekly flight from
Vanuatu government vehicles fail road tests
ONLY one in five government vehicles in Port Vila has passed roadworthiness inspections this year, according to data from the Public Works
Northen Fiji’s path to tourism growth
NOTHERN Fiji has the capacity to grow tourism but faces access and infrastructure barriers that limit visitor numbers and development.
Community-driven approach to sustainable Tourism in Vanua Levu
GOVERNMENT projects and community engagement efforts are ongoing in Vanua Levu, Fiji’s second largest island, but progress is slow, with hopes for better coordination and infrastructure
Tjibaou declares Bougival dead
A LEADING Kanak politician has declared “Bougival is dead”, following a vote in the French National Assembly that rejected proposed constitutional reforms for New
USP commits $FJD1 m to support students amid global fuel crisis
THE University of the South Pacific has announced a $FJD1 million student hardship and bursary package to help students cope with rising costs linked to the global fuel
Marshall Islands boosts climate defence with World Bank support
THE World Bank has committed additional funding to the Republic of the Marshall Islands to bolster its defences against
Vanuatu removes vessels after fishing fines
VANUATU is moving to protect its international reputation by removing three fishing vessels from its national registry
Nauru president urges calm around fuel situation
NAURU’S President David Adeang has called for calm and responsible actions amid growing concerns over fuel supplies affected by the
After cyclone, Drua brace for Force
THE Fijian Drua are desperate for a win against the Western Force to boost the spirits of the nation, still feeling
Case futile, says Solomons A-G
THE Solomon Islands’ opposition’s attempt to unseat the government through the court system has been described as a futile
Pacific leads fossil fuel treaty push as fuel shocks hit island economies
PACIFIC Island nations are increasing their calls for a global phase-out of fossil fuels, as ministers prepare to
NZ Army and Pacific soldiers dig deep in core soldiering skills competition
NEW Zealand Army soldiers and their Pacific counterparts have been pushed to their limits in a fiercely
Mass resignations rock ruling French Polynesia party
A GROUP of 14 young members of French Polynesia’s Territorial Assembly has resigned from the ruling Tavini Huiraatira
Cyclone Maila heads for Papua New Guinea
SEVERE Tropical Cyclone Maila has started to track towards Papua New Guinea after leaving a trail of destruction in
