Vanuatu Media Women Inspired By Fiji

“Don’t be afraid to get out there, be respectful and aware of how people are being sensitive. And welcome critics, because that’s the only way you can learn and grow.” Media representative from Vanuatu Stephanie Tebi (left), and Sussie Kilman...

PM Marape arrives in Fiji for the 23rd MSG Leaders’ Summit

Prime Minister James Marape has arrived at Nausori International Airport in Suva, Republic of Fiji, Sunday 22nd June 2025, to attend the 23rd Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Leaders Summit. He is being accompanied by Papua New Guinea’s Minister...

PNG PM Marape arrives in Fiji for key MSG summit

Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister James Marape arrived in Nausori this afternoon to attend the Melanesian Spearhead Group meeting tomorrow. He was met by the Chief of Protocol of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Fiji Mrs Kiti Temo and PNG’s...

SPTE 2025: How the World Reached the Pacific

The South Pacific Tourism Exchange (SPTE) 2025 was a celebration of connection, culture, and collaboration. Held in Fiji, this year’s event welcomed media, buyers, and seller’s from across the globe — and many of them arrived thanks to the...

Marape in Fiji for MSG Leader’s Summit

Prime Minister James Marape met upon arrival at Nausori Airport in Suva, Fiji, with the Chief of Protocol of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Fiji, Mrs Kiti Temo, and PNG's Acting High Commissioner to Fiji, Mr.Bill Olmi (PMs Media) Prime...

Inter-American Court of Human Rights says states must protect people from climate change

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights ruled Thursday that countries belonging to the Organisation of American States (OAS) have an obligation to take "all necessary measures" to protect populations from climate change. The decision means that...

AUS INDIES DEFEAT VANUATU AT THE AUSPAC FINAL DAY

The final day of the inaugural PacificAus Women’s Cricket Invitational opened with a commanding performance by the Australian Indigenous Women’s team, who defeated Vanuatu Women by six wickets in the first of two matches at 10 AM today at the...

Candidates Revealed For Cricket’s All-Important Chief Executives’ Committee Election

The CEC election will be part of the AGM in Singapore (Photo by Steve Bardens-ICC/ICC via Getty ... More Images)ICC via Getty Images Eight candidates will contest the upcoming Chief Executives’ Committee election, with three coveted Associate...

Man stabbed in case of 'mistaken identity' contract killing, police say

The victim of an "ambush-style" stabbing in Western Sydney was attacked with machetes, with police believing his death is now likely a case of mistaken identity. Police on Friday morning said the two teenage boys charged with Luke Manassa's death...

MSG handover set for next week

[Source: Fiji Government/Facebook] Fiji is ready to lead the Melanesian Spearhead Group next week, with Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka taking charge on Monday. Ahead of the formal handover, Rabuka hosted MSG leaders and senior officials for a...

PNG LEWAS CRUSH SAMOA BY 94 RUNS

The PNG Lewas capped off their PacificAus Sports Cricket Invitational campaign with a commanding 94-run victory over Samoa Women in the final match of the tournament at Amini Park on Saturday afternoon. Batting first, the Lewas posted an imposing...

Vanuatu leads the fight for climate justice at the largest global meeting on preserving the world’s Ocean

US warns of expanded travel ban that could affect key African markets

"The United States is considering restricting entry to citizens of an additional 36 countries in what would be a significant expansion of the travel ban announced by the Trump administration early this month," reports The Washington Post. The...

Eight in fray in ICC Associate Member election for 3 CEC berths

ICC NEWS Eight Associate Members are in the fray for three positions on the CEC of the International Cricket Council © Getty Eight Associate Members (AMs) are in the fray for three positions on the Chief Executives' Committee (CEC) of the...

Pacific Islands Countries Push For Action at UN Ocean Conference 

Last week, more than 60 world leaders convened in Nice, France, for the third – and the most-attended – United Nations Ocean Conference. There was cause for celebration: during the week-long conference, 19 countries ratified the Agreement on...

Pasifika Sipoti in brief for 20 June

Photo: RNZ Rugby Two Fiji-born wingers will be on opposite sides in Saturday's Super Rugby Pacific final. Chiefs player Emoni Narawa will line up against Sevu Reece of the Crusaders in what is expected to be also a final All Blacks trial run for...

Paraguay Set For New Residency Record With Over 15,000 Applications Already

2025 is shaping up to be another landmark year for residency in Paraguay. With over 15,000 residency applications already filed in the first quarter of 2025, Paraguay is on track to set a new residency record after filing 29,124 residency...

"We’re playing for more than just a team": Indigenous women's cricket team shines in PNG

The Australian Indigenous Women’s Cricket Team remains undefeated in the PacificAus Sports Cricket Invitational, proudly showcasing not only their sporting skills but cultural pride on the international stage in Papua New Guinea. Led by Kaurareg...

Eyewitness account of Rainbow Warrior voyage – new Eyes of Fire edition

By Giff Johnson, editor of the Marshall Islands Journal Author David Robie and Little Island Press are about to publish next week a 40th anniversary edition of Eyes of Fire: The Last Voyage and Legacy of the Rainbow Warrior, a first-hand account...

The Countries With The Highest Share Of International Migrants May Surprise You

The number of international migrants worldwide hit 304 million in 2024, a figure that has doubled since 1990. As people relocate across borders for reasons ranging from work opportunities to conflict and displacement, certain countries have become...