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Pacific must stand together, says Tuvalu CRGA 55

Fiji, Oct. 15 -- Tuvalu's Permanent secretary for Foreign Affairs, Pasuna Tuaga, has called for Pacific nations to stay united and innovative in tackling the region's challenges as he officially opene... Read More


Fiji deputy PM Gavoka calls for Pacific solidarity in safeguarding tuna fisheries

Fiji, Oct. 15 -- Fiji's deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation, Viliame Gavoka, opened the 9th Pacific Tuna Forum in Nadi Tuesday with a strong message of unity and responsi... Read More


U.S vows to block UN's first global carbon tax, warns of retaliation against supporters

Fiji, Oct. 14 -- The United States has rejected what it calls a "global carbon tax" proposed by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), warning that nations supporting the plan could face sanct... Read More


David Adeang elected unopposed as Nauru President

Fiji, Oct. 14 -- David Adeang has been elected unopposed as President of the Republic of Nauru at today's inaugural sitting of the country's 25th Parliament. Adeang's election marks the start of a ne... Read More


Nauru's 25th Parliament to convene, Presidential election set for today

Fiji, Oct. 14 -- Nauru's newly elected Members of Parliament will meet today, Tuesday 14 October, for the inaugural sitting of the 25th Parliament, marking the next step in forming the new government.... Read More


Bougainville President Toroama outlines bold 100-day plan, sets independence agenda

Fiji, Oct. 14 -- Bougainville President Ishmael Toroama has reaffirmed his government's push for political and economic independence, declaring that "Bougainvilleans will always stand as one people an... Read More


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