Solomon Times – New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters and a delegation of Parliamentarians from New Zealand made a brief stop-over in Honiara to meet with the Prime…
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Explainer: What Frank Bainimarama’s jail sentence could mean for Fiji politics?
RNZ Pacific – It is a seemingly minor sentence but one that could have big consequences for Fiji’s political future and close the chapter on one of the most controversial and influential…
Tuvalu to launch information campaign on treaty with Australia due to misinformation
RNZ Pacific – The Tuvalu government is expected to launch an educational programme on its Australia-Tuvalu Falepili Union treaty. Last year, Australia and Tuvalu signed the treaty, a key feature of which…
Former Fiji PM Frank Bainimarama jailed
RNZ Pacific – Former Fiji Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama has been sentenced to one year in prison. Bainimarama, alongside suspended Fiji Police commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho appeared in the High Court in Suva…
Why the Solomon Islands election matters to China and the U.S.
Washington Post – The Solomon Islands, the Pacific country most friendly to Beijing, looks set to deepen its strong ties with China following Foreign Minister Jeremiah Manele’s elevation to prime minister on…
‘Not consulted’: Cook Islands cryptocurrency bill ‘reason for concern’, justice minister says
RNZ Pacific – There is growing concern over the Cook Islands dealings on a cryptocurrency bill before parliament which allegedly could be used to hack into systems around the world. Drumcliffe, a…
Fumigation campaign underway in Samoa to address dengue outbreak
RNZ Pacific – A national cleaning campaign is underway in Samoa to address the nation’s outbreak of dengue fever. Since November last year, there has been more than 200 cases confirmed, with the…
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 Women Conference…
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 away from…
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 Vila on…