We are sorry: Vanuatu MP Kalsakau
The Vanuatu Opposition bloc has publicly apologised to the people of Vanuatu. Ishmael Kalsakau, serving as both the Member of Parliament (MP) for Port Vila and the President of the Union of Moderate Parties (UMP),
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29 signatories on vote of no confidence motion against Vanuatu PM
A total of 29 Members of Parliament have signed and lodged a motion of no confidence in Prime Minister Charlot Salwai Tuesday evening, marking a month and one day since he assumed the role as Vanuatu’s 27th PM. This
Whose rule is it?
One month short of its first anniversary, Fiji’s three-party governing coalition is in disarray. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has topped off a series of bungled appointments by recanting on a major Cabinet reshuffle
PNG Climate Change General Manager Alfred Rungol reinstated
The Papua New Guinea Climate Change Development Authority (CCDA) general manager for Measuring, Reporting, Verification and National Communication Alfred Rungol has been reinstated to his substantive position. After a
Fall of a Fijian trafficker exposes previous government’s blind eye to meth
The imprisonment of a prominent Fijian businessman on drug charges is just one sign of the Pacific island country’s increasing role as an international trafficking hub. Key Findings: Until recently, Aiyaz
Vanuatu PM Kilman no longer commands majority
Power transitioned from the Vanuatu Government to the Opposition in Parliament during the Fifth Extraordinary Session convened to debate the motion of no confidence against Prime Minister Sato Kilman, Monday. The
Federal programmes in Guam facing uncertainties amid looming shutdowns
Federally funded programmes on Guam are facing uncertainties as the U.S. government heads toward a shutdown that will disrupt many services nationwide by 01 October. “At this point there are no real clarifications of
Democracy. Abort. Repeat
“Democracy Reimagined.” On paper, an ambitious title that captures the next step in the journey of a nation that’s fresh out of the shadow of a 16-year, one and then two-man rule, led on this new path by the very
Solomon Islands granted three years LDC graduation extension by UN
Solomon Islands has been granted three years’ extension by the United Nations to prepare for least developed countries (LDCS) graduation. This was made possible through a Resolution which was adopted by the General
Fiji and Australian Business Councils to address post COVID recovery
Government and business professionals from Fiji and Australia will convene at the 27th Australia-Fiji Business Forum in Sydney next week. After a two-year hiatus, the Australia-Fiji Business Forum will be held for the
Vanuatu cabinet reshuffle
Vanuatu Prime Minister Ishmael Kalsakau has made a cabinet reshuffle. MP for Santo Rural Samson Samsen has been appointed new Minister for Trade. Matai Seremaiah is now Minister for Foreign Affairs and Deputy Prime
Fiji Budget Debate: Bainivalu says tourism will be supported
“While the coalition government is making efforts to diversify the economy, we will still take care of tourism,” was the word from Assistant Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation, Alitia Bainivalu in
Fiji Budget Debate: Seruiratu concerned over government debt
The Leader of the Opposition in Fiji’s Parliament says the government’s budget will increase national debt from FJ$9.9 billion to $10.5 billion. Seruiratu said, “The government debt had been on the decline
New website to monitor PNG government funds
Community advocacy organisation ACT NOW has launched a new website to promote transparency and accountability in how government funds are used across all 94 Districts in Papua New Guinea. The website –
Vanuatu Police Commissioner suspended
Vanuatu’s Commissioner of Police, Colonel Robson Iavro, has been suspended with effect from Monday, 29 May
Fiji appoints 11 new Permanent Secretaries
Eleven new permanent secretaries have been officially appointed by Luke Rokovada, Chair of the Fiji Public Service Commission. Dr Andrew Tukana, who has been appointed Permanent Secretary Agriculture and
Plan set for PNG’s digital future
Papua New Guinea’s Digital Government Plan 2023-2027 sets forth the country’s vision for a digital future as it outlines the commitment to enhance public service delivery, empowering citizens and fostering
PNG: Electoral framework change may cause instability
The Papua New Guinea Government has been told that changing the electoral framework may cause inconsistency, especially in gaining public confidence in the new system. International foundation of electoral systems
Four women feature in new French Polynesian government
French Polynesia’s newly-elected president Moetai Brotherson has presented a 10-member government, which includes four women. Brotherson has confirmed his pre-election choice of Eliane Tevahitua as vice-president
Solomon Islands: Suidani disqualified for not recognising One China policy
Solomon Islands Minister of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening Rollen Seleso has disqualified former Malaita Premier Daniel Suidani from the Malaita Provincial Assembly in accordance with section
