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There is turmoil in Kiribati’s judiciary as a high court judge was woken up early morning on Friday and forcefully expelled for not having a work visa.
Majority votes for cannabis
Cook Islanders have voted on a referendum asking “Should we review our cannabis laws to allow for research and medicinal use?”
British navy makes historic visit
A British naval ship has made a historic first visit to Palau in nearly 100 years on an international goodwill mission.
Broadcaster denies govt censorship
Despite claims and apparent evidence to the contrary, this national broadcaster insists it’s not being silenced.
Dire economic warning from PIF
The PIF secretary general has warned that the region could be headed towards a bleak economic future.
Is the future of Pacific Islands Forum at risk?
The 51st PIF that was held in Fiji last month will likely go down as among the most eventful in the organisation’s history.
This couple’s dance is winning hearts
A rendition of a traditional Hawaiian dance by a couple for their one year old son has amassed more than 10 million hits.
Which country’s leader might be kicked out?
A motion of no confidence has been filed against a Pacific nation’s prime minister while he’s been out of the country.
WWII bombs still live and dangerous
The legacy left behind by World War II still poses threats to the lives of Solomons as 13 live bombs were found at the runway.
FIFA kicks Pacific climate change goal
The PIF Secretariat and FIFA have jointly launched a 12-month plan to implement the climate change partnership.
Fiji fights drugs and bad cops
More than five tons of marijuana kept as exhibits between 2018 and 2021 were destroyed at the Kadavu Police Station in Fiji.
Pacific leaders to meet then head to White House
A special meeting of the PIF leaders is set to take place in Fiji and following that they are bound to meet with US president.
The Pacific’s climate change obsession
Pacific Island states have adeptly used international fora and cultivated multilateral partnerships to address climate change.
Pacific braces for more food, fuel price increases
The price of food and fuel will continue to increase in the Pacific, according to the University of the South Pacific’s economist.
Aussie netball teams start Fiji coaching clinics
Australian netball clubs Adelaide Thunderbirds and Sunshine Coast Lightning are in Fiji conducting coaching clinics and community work.
All the action from OFC Champions League
Auckland and Rewa have had a good start to the OFC Champions League.
The teams bound for OFC semis
New Caledonia’s Hienghène Sport have stunned Rewa FC in Group B of the OFC Champions League 2022.
AS Venus and Central Coast reach Champions League semis
Tahiti’s AS Venus and Central Coast from the Solomon Islands have qualified from Group A of the OFC Champions League.
Exciting start to OFC Champions League
The OFC Champions League 2022 has started in Auckland, New Zealand and the top clubs from the region are battling it out for club supremacy.
Fiji local debuts in NRL
Fijian rugby league player Pio Maisamoa Seci’s dream to play in Australia’s NRL competition became a reality.
Region readies for OFC Champions League
Solomon Islands-based Central Coast FC will be playing in their first OFC Champions League in this year’s tournament.
Five ‘must do’ but unusual Pacific travel experiences
While a typical holiday promises idyllic beaches and fun in the sun, there’s so much more to experience in the vast arena of the Pacific Islands.
Samoa still opening as FSM deals with COVID
Samoa looks to be on track to stick to its August target to open its borders for international travel despite a surge in COVID.
Great golf destinations of the pacific
International flight networks, five-star accommodation and buggies on hand are just some of the prerequisites to golfing in paradise.
What to do in Samoa, now that it’s open again
Samoa’s borders opened for international visitors this week, ending 865 days of travel restrictions brought about by COVID-19.
Our region is a world of food
French Polynesia and Fiji are competing with Aus and NZ to become the Oceania Culinary Destination of the Year finalists.
Is food the future for our tourism?
Beyond the postcard perfection of lounging in paradise, there’s a rising frontier in post-pandemic travel across the region – cuisine.
Vegan cookbook wins major award
A Pacific plant-based cookbook penned in lockdown has won top honours at the World Cookbook Affair – Gourmand Awards.
