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  • The Pacific’s new home for news and information

    The Pacific is one of the world’s most significant, yet undervalued geopolitical regions. During World War Two it was a key battleground, and today it is again the focus of many different threats.

What does the Pacific Advocate stand for?

People across the Pacific regions of Polynesia, Micronesia, and Melanesia now have access to a new online news and information portal – the Pacific Advocate.

New Zealand to try and heal Pacific Island Forum rift as PNG calls for change

The future of the Pacific Island Forum (PIF) in its current state remains in limbo however the New Zealand Government has pledged to work with other forum members over the next twelve months in an attempt to rebuild trust with Micronesian countries.

Fiji facing multiple deaths says former PM

Former prime minister and National Labour Party leader Mahendra Chaudhry said Fiji could see multiple daily deaths if the spiralling numbers of new COVID cases was not contained.

Tracking COVID across the Pacific

FIJI has seen a surge in COVID cases over the last few days, as the country struggles to contain the situation.

Cook Islands PM comes out swinging as airline grounded

Cooks Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has defended his government’s decision not to provide concessions for businessman Mike Pero’s proposed airlines venture.

What is going on in the Pacific sky?

Last Friday (June 18), around 6pm, several witnesses saw and photographed a beautiful, but mystifying spiral in the skies of New Caledonia and Vanuatu in the southwest Pacific.

Vaccine arrives for Solomon Islands

The Solomon Islands have received 28,800 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine donated by New Zealand last Friday.

Hawaii shows the love to French Polynesia

The State of Hawaii has opened its borders to French Polynesian visitors from June 21 on the condition they have been tested negative from the Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (NAAT), 72 hours before departure.

What does the Pacific Advocate stand for?

People across the Pacific regions of Polynesia, Micronesia, and Melanesia now have access to a new online news and information portal – the Pacific Advocate.

New Zealand to try and heal Pacific Island Forum rift as PNG calls for change

The future of the Pacific Island Forum (PIF) in its current state remains in limbo however the New Zealand Government has pledged to work with other forum members over the next twelve months in an attempt to rebuild trust with Micronesian countries.

Fiji facing multiple deaths says former PM

Former prime minister and National Labour Party leader Mahendra Chaudhry said Fiji could see multiple daily deaths if the spiralling numbers of new COVID cases was not contained.

What does the Pacific Advocate stand for?

People across the Pacific regions of Polynesia, Micronesia, and Melanesia now have access to a new online news and information portal – the Pacific Advocate.

New Zealand to try and heal Pacific Island Forum rift as PNG calls for change

The future of the Pacific Island Forum (PIF) in its current state remains in limbo however the New Zealand Government has pledged to work with other forum members over the next twelve months in an attempt to rebuild trust with Micronesian countries.

Fiji facing multiple deaths says former PM

Former prime minister and National Labour Party leader Mahendra Chaudhry said Fiji could see multiple daily deaths if the spiralling numbers of new COVID cases was not contained.

POLITICS

COVID forces Fiji Church celebration to host American Evangelist by video

Fiji’s Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Tamavua church in Suva is celebrating its 40th Anniversary with a two-week evangelistic program, but its plans to bring acclaimed evangelist Randy Skeets from Detroit, USA to speak in person were disrupted by the COVID lockdowns.

FSM congratulates new Israeli PM

Federated States of Micronesia President David W Panuelo conveyed his congratulations and wishes for success to the new Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennet after his swearing in last weekend.

Fiji facing multiple deaths says former PM

Former prime minister and National Labour Party leader Mahendra Chaudhry said Fiji could see multiple daily deaths if the spiralling numbers of new COVID cases was not contained.

Tracking COVID across the Pacific

FIJI has seen a surge in COVID cases over the last few days, as the country struggles to contain the situation.

Cook Islands PM comes out swinging as airline grounded

Cooks Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has defended his government’s decision not to provide concessions for businessman Mike Pero’s proposed airlines venture.

CULTURE

Fiji Rugby skipper choice – the right move

The incredulous omission of Flying Fijians skipper Semi Radradra in the 33-member squad announced last week to face New Zealand by head coach Vern Cotter is a big surprise.

Fijiana kicks off 2022 RWC against former champion England

The Fijiana will debut in the 2022 Rugby World Cup against former champion England at Eden Park, Auckland on October 8 on the opening day in the three pools of four teams championship.

Fiji facing multiple deaths says former PM

Former prime minister and National Labour Party leader Mahendra Chaudhry said Fiji could see multiple daily deaths if the spiralling numbers of new COVID cases was not contained.

Tracking COVID across the Pacific

FIJI has seen a surge in COVID cases over the last few days, as the country struggles to contain the situation.

Cook Islands PM comes out swinging as airline grounded

Cooks Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has defended his government’s decision not to provide concessions for businessman Mike Pero’s proposed airlines venture.

CULTURE

Fiji to face New Zealand and Australia in Olympics warm up

The Fiji sevens rugby men’s and women’s teams will play Australia, New Zealand and an Invitational Barbarians side in Townsville, Australia on June 25-27 in a warm up for the Tokyo Olympics.

Transgender athlete backed by Nauruan champion

Nauruan-born Australian weightlifter Charisma Amoe-Tarrant has backed the inclusion of New Zealand transgender weightlifter Laurel Hubbard and says she is happy to compete against her at the Tokyo Games.

Fiji facing multiple deaths says former PM

Former prime minister and National Labour Party leader Mahendra Chaudhry said Fiji could see multiple daily deaths if the spiralling numbers of new COVID cases was not contained.

Tracking COVID across the Pacific

FIJI has seen a surge in COVID cases over the last few days, as the country struggles to contain the situation.

Cook Islands PM comes out swinging as airline grounded

Cooks Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has defended his government’s decision not to provide concessions for businessman Mike Pero’s proposed airlines venture.