Pacific women discuss economic roadblocks in Nauru
RNZ Pacific – Violence, health, disability, culture and education are holding women back from an economic standpoint, a manager from Pacific Women Lead says. Speaking at the Micronesian Ministers for
New Caledonia: Flags and emotions high over proposed changes
RNZ Pacific – New Caledonia’s capital was on Saturday flooded by two simultaneous waves of French and Kanaky flags as part of two demonstrations in downtown Nouméa, only two streets
Oceania football: Vanutau claims top spot at U19 tourney
RNZ Pacific – Vanuatu has qualified for the OFC Under-19 Men’s Championship 2024 in July following their 2-0 win over the Cook Islands at the VFF Freshwater Stadium in Port
Public Holiday for Elections Declared and Liquor Ban Ordered
Solomon Times – In a move to facilitate the smooth conduct of National, Provincial, and Honiara City Council elections, the Solomon Islands Government has declared Wednesday, April 17th, 2024, as
Vanuatu MPs to get big pay rise
RNZ Pacific – Vanuatu’s deputy leader of the opposition and other office holders in the opposition are getting huge pay rises. The government raised the wages last week to bring
Convicted Cook Islands politician appeals sentence
RNZ Pacific – Former Cook Islands deputy prime minister Robert Tapaitau, who has been convicted on corruption related charges, is appealing his sentence. Mr Tapaitau was given two years and
Cook Island needs referendum to decide UN membership – minister
RNZ Pacific- Cook Islands Minister of Foreign Affairs Tingika Elikana says a referendum would allow its people to decide whether to join the United Nations and separate from New Zealand.
Tonga’s PM grants King’s wish and vacates ministerial portfolio
RNZ Pacific – Tonga’s Prime Minister Hu’akavameiliku confirmed on Thursday that he has vacated his portfolio of defence minister after government sources revealed last week that he had stepped down.
Squaring a vicious circle: political party laws in Vanuatu
RNZ Pacific- Opinion – Vanuatu will witness a referendum on two constitutional amendments designed to strengthen the party system on 29 May 2024. The proposed reforms, passed by parliament in December
French Parliament debates polarize tensions in New Caledonia
RNZ Pacific – Analysis – Debates in the French Parliament in Paris this week have once again polarized tensions back in New Caledonia, around the sensitive issue of the French Pacific
Tonga’s PM reportedly steps down from roles
RNZ Pacific – A long-time campaigner for democracy in Tonga says the involvement in the government by King Tupou VI is a return to the ‘dark ages’ for the Kingdom.
LMU Hosts Tok Stori Dialogue
Solomon Times – The Labour Mobility Unit within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade has organized a two- days “Tok Stori” dialogue with national stakeholders to provide key