New U.S tariff offers potential advantage for Vanuatu kava
Michael Louze says U.S. tariff could boost demand for Vanuatu’s kava
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President Toroama Condemns AI Video
Bougainville President condemns fake AI video showing altercation with PNG Prime
Pacific leaders unite for historic CEDAW session in Fiji
Nahla Haidar calls the session a historic first for the region, fostering closer UN-community
‘No more excuses: real climate action now’
Vanuatu supports 6PAC+ at IMO, demanding urgent climate action and accountability for
Marape responds to United States tariff on PNG exports
PNG Prime Minister Marape acknowledges U.S. decision to impose 10% tariff on
Littleproud says Coalition government would urge Pacific to be ‘more aggressive’ on China
David Littleproud urges Pacific pressure on China, sparking Labor criticism of Coalition's climate
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
The Tongan fishermen bringing NRL players together
Avid social media followers may have noticed a trend emerge among rugby league players in recent
Cook Islands prime minister wants to rework ties to NZ to be more independent
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says he will only re-work constitutional ties with New Zealand if the new agreement makes it clear his country is now “more independent” — risking a fresh brawl with
Disproportionate and unfair, Fiji on 32 percent tariff imposed by Trump
Fiji's Ministry of Finance states the imposition of a 32% across the board tariff on Fijian exports into USA is disproportionate and unfair.
Fiji among big Pacific losers under Trump tariffs
Fiji and American lovers of high-end bottled water Fiji Water – stand as the big losers of US President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff play in the Pacific. In the blue continent, some of the world’s
United opens new direct flight service between Guam and Taipei
United Airlines on Wednesday launched a new direct flight service between Guam and Taipei, the second route to open this year, in a bid to ramp up this
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.
Fiji hit with 32% US tariff under Trump’s new trade policy
Fiji will now face a 32% tariff on its exports to the US, with water exports to be hardest
PNGDF will never set foot on Bougainville again, says PM Marape
Members of the PNG Defence Force and police will never set foot on Bougainville again, says Prime Minister James
SpaceX rocket cargo project puts Pacific seabirds in jeopardy
A project proposed by SpaceX and the US Air Force to test hypersonic rocket cargo deliveries could harm seabirds that nest at Johnson
Choiseul premier eyes Bougainville switch
Solomon Islands Premier of Choiseul Province Harrison Pitakaka has made his feelings known—sounding the alarm of his province’s intention to join the Autonomous Region of Bougainville by 2027. Choiseul is in the
Flying Fijians to face Scotland in Suva on 12 July
The Fiji Rugby Union has announced that the Flying Fijians will take on Scotland in a test match scheduled for July 12th, 2025, at 3:00 PM at the HFC Bank Stadium. This marks the 13th encounter between the two rugby
Milestone PNG conviction puts sorcery accusers on notice over inciting lynchings
A landmark court conviction in Papua New Guinea related to the murder of a mother-of-five accused of sorcery is being hailed as a major victory in the fight to stop such attacks and murders. For the first time, a court
New Zealand’s concerns over Cook Islands’ shadow fleet revealed in OIA request
New Zealand is concerned about Cook Islands’ shipping registry following a link to Russia’s shadow fleet and has offered experts to help improve its standard, according to Ministry of Foreign Affairs and
No deal for New Caledonia, talks to continue later this month
After four days of continuous talks with New Caledonia’s political forces, French Minister for Overseas Manuel Valls has returned to Paris Tuesday, without any deal as yet regarding the French Pacific
Bringing CEDAW closer to the Pacific: Leaders focus on ending gender-based violence
“Achieving gender equality is not the business of governments alone. It is something that needs to be addressed by all sectors of our Pacific.” Mereseini Rakuita, Principal and Strategic Lead for Pacific
Fiji Business Briefs
Minimum wages increase today Fiji’s national minimum wage rate increases from $4.50(US$2.25) to $5.00 (US$2.50) an hour from today. Minimum wages in ten different categories of work (under the National Minimum
Embraer E190 Brisbane-Port Vila route will add 150,000 seats annually with three weekly flights alongside Jetstar
The inaugural Embraer E190 flight from Brisbane to Port Vila took place on Sunday, 30 March, marking a key development for Vanuatu’s tourism and trade sectors. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Vanuatu Tourism