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'Elements' within coalition want elections chief out - critics
There is an active attempt to remove the elections chief from her role, critics say, as the Fijian coalition government gets caught up in another undesired political drama.
Sexual harassment of Fiji's women journalists 'widespread' - research
New study published by researchers from the University of Vienna and USP says while more than half of the journalistic workforce is made up of women "violence against them is normalised by men".
'Academic freedom': Govt revokes travel ban on former head of University of Fiji
Shushila Chang was banned from returning to Fiji by the Bainimarama government after she fled the country during Covid-19 lockdown in March 2020 to be with her sick husband.
Fiji's sacked public prosecutor suing govt for unlawful dismissal
Fiji's sacked assistant public prosecutor plans to sue the state for unlawful and unfair dismissal, discriminatory treatment based on race, and defamation.
Fiji meth bust accused ran popular Nadi kava bar and Australian import business
Jale Aukerea, 42, was among 13 people charged over two separate seizures of a total of 4.8 tonnes of meth last month.
At least 10 dead after looting, fires on Port Moresby's 'darkest day'
Chaos broke out as looters took advantage of a protest by the country's police. As well as those who are dead, dozens are injured.
Fiji to craft new national security strategy for 'a more secure and vibrant future'
Fiji's Home Affairs Minister Pio Tikoduadua announced on Wednesday that the government will embark on a national security and defence review exercise in the new year.
New study highlights barriers to engaging Pacific men supporting women’s leadership
The use of language such as "gender" and "feminism" can be a hindrance to engaging Pacific men to supporting women's leadership in the region, new research has found.
COP28: Countries call for 'energy package' to come out of climate conference
The call comes from about two dozen countries that call themselves the climate high ambition coalition.
Tropical Cyclone Mal: 'Likely to intensify' into category 3 as Fiji prepares for 'worst case scenario'
The Fiji Meteorological Service says Tropical Cyclone Mal is "likely to has intensify" into a category 3 system as it approaches the Fiji Group on Tuesday night.
Rabuka and Marape to 'engage further' with Indonesia on West Papua as special envoys
Pacific Churches welcome Melanesian Spearhead Group decision to appoint Fiji and Papua New Guinea PMs as special envoys to Indonesia to "address West Papua issue".
Pacific youth activists present Forum with climate demands
Pacific youth environmental advocates have handed their "demands" for climate action to the head of the region's premier political organisation.
Macron to be told: 2021 New Caledonia referendum is not valid
Melanesian leaders have agreed to write to the French President "expressing their strong opposition" to the results of the third New Caledonia referendum.
'People suffering' from Vanuatu political crisis
People in Vanuatu believe politicians need to look beyond their own four walls and work to improve the livelihoods of ordinary citizens.
Vanuatu Supreme Court rules in favour of opposition in Parliament majority case
The Vanuatu Supreme Court has ruled in favour of the opposition, who contested a decision by parliament's speaker regarding what constitutes an absolute majority in parliament.
MSG leaders defer Papua membership decision to Forum
The leaders of five Melanesian countries and territories avoided a definitive update on the status of the United Liberation Movement of West Papua's application for full membership in Port Vila.
Beijing, Canberra commit to stronger ties with Melanesia
Australia and China both say they intend on strengthening their engagement and cooperation with Melanesia.
Vanuatu MP hopes political impasse can be resolved to kick-start recovery
Vanuatu's only female MP Gloria Julia King says she's "praying for strength" and urging ni-Vanuatu people to hold their political representatives to account, following the recent political impasse in… Audio
Benny Wenda says dream of MSG full membership will happen in Port Vila
The leader of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua, Benny Wenda, is confident the leaders' meeting in Vanuatu will grant his group full membership of the Melanesian Spearhead Group.
Senior MSG official calls for sub-region to remain neutral in global power battle
Melanesian Spearhead Group Secretariat's director general Leonard Louma says the Pacific region continues to be the centre of geopolitical interests by global superpowers. Audio
Struggling market mamas want Vanuatu govt to help them
A market vendor in Port Vila is still waiting on government assistance almost six months after two category four cyclones decimated Vanuatu's economy.
West Papua high on agenda as MSG leaders set to convene in Port Vila
The Pacific region's focus will shift to Port Vila next week when Vanuatu hosts the 22nd Melanesian Spearhead Group Leaders' Summit.
Indonesian media favours govt voice on West Papua, new research finds
News media in Indonesia act as "government loudspeakers" by advancing a one-sided narrative regarding the conflict in West Papua, a new study reveals.
Anti-nuclear group condemns Sitiveni Rabuka's Fukushima wastewater stance
Pacific anti-nuclear advocacy groups and campaigners have condemned the Fijian Prime Minister's backing of Japan's plans release treated nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean.
Pacific media should be supported post-covid - researchers
The media sector in the Pacific should be supported with an enabling environment to report "without fear" in the face of ongoing challenges brought about since the covid-19 pandemic - new study.