Former Fiji PM convicted
FORMER Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama has been found guilty of corruption charges. Justice Thushara Rajasinghe ruled that Bainimarama made an unwarranted demand with menace when he directed then Acting Police
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When the Pacific wins, we all win – Guterres
UNITED Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has reaffirmed the UN’s strong support for the Pacific during a high-level dialogue with regional leaders. On the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly in New
Manele calls for global unity at UNGA80
THE Pacific must leave a legacy of courage and cooperation for future leaders, Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele said at the United Nations General Assembly yesterday. “Come 2050, when future leaders
People centre of ocean conference
THE second Pacific Islands Ocean Conference (PIOC) opened on September 29 at the Heritage Park Hotel, drawing traditional knowledge holders, scientists, and ocean professionals from across the
New Zealand beats Vanuatu, takes second place
KICKING off the last day of competition, Vanuatu took on New Zealand for second place. Ethan Martin was again the mastermind for the Kiwi’s set pieces. Cooper Wink was there to deliver the first goal very early in
Vanuatu escape against strong Tuvalu side
TUVALU continued their Futsal campaign. Today they met the feisty boys from Port Vila who drew level with Solomons Islands
Fiji’s Indigenous culture at risk
Centuries-old traditions are at risk of disappearing as Fiji’s indigenous communities struggle with the legacy of colonialism and the influence of Western education that prioritise different values and perspectives
Vanuatu rise against Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands went into Day 3 of the Futsal tournament with two wins under their belt in an encounter against a winless
Naivalurua calls on MSG to drive Pacific peace and stability
FIJI's Minister for Policing, Ioane Naivalurua, has reaffirmed the Melanesian Spearhead Group’s (MSG) commitment to regional security
Tuvalu fight hard against Kiwis
TUVALU played their first Futsal tournament today in a tough encounter against New
Pacific tuna stocks stay healthy
THE Pacific continues to remain the only region in the world where all four major tuna stocks—skipjack, yellowfin, bigeye, and albacore—are biologically healthy. And Forum Fisheries Agency Director General, Noan
Fiji edge Japan in rugby final
JOJI Nasova scored two tries and Fiji captured a second consecutive Pacific Nations Cup men’s rugby title today, defeating Japan 33–27 at Salt Lake City. Fiji took a decisive 33–10 lead on Nasova’s try
Hawaiʻi declared “Fiji Day” to honour reggae legend
HAWAI’I Governor Josh Green and other political leaders have officially declared September 13 as “Fiji Day” to pay tribute to the late Pacific reggae musician George “Fiji” Veikoso. This
PNG at 50 – what next?
PAPUA New guinea this week marked the 50th anniversary of regaining its independence from
Solomons Islands edge New Zealand in opener
NEW Zealand fell 1–2 to Solomon Islands in the first match of the OFC Futsal Men’s Cup at the Vodafone Arena in Suva, Fiji,
Missiles threaten Guam species
THE United States’ Missile Defence Agency's plan to build a 360-degree missile defence system on Guam will take its toll on the island's shrinking limestone forests and pose danger to endemic plant and animal species
Jail coup leaders – former Fijian politician
ALL Fiji’s coup perpetrators must go to jail, says a former nationalist parliamentarian. Peceli Rinakama called for all perpetrators of Fiji’s coups to face prison, saying the culture of granting immunity to coup
Calm count for Bougainville poll
POLLING and counting in the Bougainville' election have been calm. The territory’s Electoral Commissioner, Desmond Tsuianai, said operations had been smooth and results had started to flow in after some initial
Blaze destroys election office
SOLOMON Islands voter and polling records are secure despite a fire which razed the country’s electoral commission office on
Milestone ocean deal signed
GLOBAL efforts to protect the ocean took a leap today with the signing of an agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) was officially
Fisheries subsidies offer no help
A NEW World Trade Organization (WTO) agreement on fisheries subsidies will do little to target countries most responsible for the over-exploitation of marine resources, fisher groups and civil society claimed today.
You cannot pour from an ‘Empty Cup’
THE Pacific is uniting voices for social change at the Pacific Social Work Symposium in Fiji, where social work professionals, advocates, and community leaders come together to discuss social justice and
