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Tuvalu PM hails Taiwan's democracy and partnership at National Day celebration

Fiji, Oct. 13 -- Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo has praised Taiwan's innovation, compassion, and democratic spirit, saying they continue to inspire the world. "May Taiwan's innovation, compassion, ... Read More


Publisher and Editor of Matangi Tonga Pesi Fonua dies

Fiji, Oct. 13 -- Respected Pacific Islands journalist and publisher of Matangi Tonga Online, Pesi Siale Fonua, has died at the age of 78. He passed away on 12 October 2025 at Vaiola Hospital in Tonga... Read More


Nauruans reject proposal to extend Parliamentary term to four years

Fiji, Oct. 13 -- Nauruans have voted against a proposal to extend the parliamentary term from three years to four. In a national referendum held alongside the general election, 4,601 voted "No" while... Read More


Tuvalu calls for urgent Maritime Climate Action: Kofe

Fiji, Oct. 13 -- Tuvalu's Minister for Transport, Energy, Communications and Innovation, Simon Kofe, has delivered a blunt message ahead of the Extraordinary Session of the International Maritime Orga... Read More


Pacific must lead global Tuna governance, says SINU Vice-Chancellor Aqorau

Fiji, Oct. 9 -- Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Vice-Chancellor Professor Transform Aqorau says Pacific Island States must continue to assert leadership in the global governance of tuna fis... Read More


Tuvalu launches major electoral reform ahead of 2028 polls

Fiji, Oct. 8 -- Tuvalu's government has begun a full review of the nation's electoral laws and processes following frustrations with the January 2024 general elections. The move is part of the govern... Read More


Tuvalu launches first premium skincare brand 'Fenua Ola' made in Funafuti

Fiji, Oct. 8 -- Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo and Minister for Natural Resources and Development Saaga Talu Teafa have launched Tuvalu's first premium skincare brand, Fenua Ola, proudly made in Fun... Read More


FLNKS leader calls for UN-Pacific Forum mechanism to resolve New Caledonia crisis

Fiji, Oct. 6 -- The President of the UC-FLNKS and Nationalist Group in the Congress of New Caledonia, Pierre Chanel Tein Tutugoro, has issued an urgent international appeal calling for the establishme... Read More


NZDF marks one year since HMNZS Manawanui sinking, pays SAT10 million to Samoa

Fiji, Oct. 6 -- The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has marked one year since the sinking of HMNZS Manawanui off the coast of Samoa, reaffirming its commitment to supporting Samoa's recovery efforts ... Read More


Vuvale Maritime Centre a symbol of Fiji-Australia security partnership: Marles

Fiji, Oct. 6 -- Australian deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles says the opening of the Vuvale Maritime Essential Services Centre in Suva marks a major milestone in regional secur... Read More