Regional

Fukushima nuclear waste water issue to be a standing agenda item at next PALM meeting

Wednesday 4 October 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

As Japan will begin releasing a second batch of wastewater from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant Thursday, the issue is expected to be a standing agenda item between the Pacific and Japan at the Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM) to be hosted next by the Asian nation. PACNEWS reports.

Pacific Islands


‘A big loss for the nation’: Fiji’s public prosecutor dies at 49

Wednesday 4 October 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional

Fiji's attorney general has confirmed the acting director of public prosecutions (DPP) and acting commissioner of the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) David Toganivalu, 49, has died.

Fiji


Vanuatu PM loses majority, faces defeat in Friday vote

Wednesday 4 October 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu

The opposition group in Vanuatu appears to have secured the support of more MPs than the government.

Regional


Direct Fiji flight during Forum meet praised

Wednesday 4 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Fiji, Local, National, Pacific Islands Forum, Regional

A charter flight between Nadi and Rarotonga, organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI), has been praised by Fijians residing in the Cook Islands.

Fiji


Bougainville unveils multibillion-dollar plan to deliver ‘transformative benefits’

Friday 29 September 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Bougainville's President Ishmael Toroama has signed an agreement aiming to deliver $US4.8 billion worth of critical buildings, roads, ports and airports.

Pacific Islands


United States confirms long-serving diplomat to lead a delegation to Pacific Islands Forum

Wednesday 27 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield will lead the United States Delegation at the Pacific Islands Forum in Rarotonga on November 10.

Economy


Vanuatu opposition files no-confidence motion against PM Sato Kilman

Tuesday 26 September 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu

Vanuatu's opposition has filed a motion to call an extra-ordinary session of parliament Monday next week to debate a motion of no confidence against new Prime Minister Sato Kilman, who was elected for the top job.

Regional


Possible direct flight from Fiji for Pacific Islands Forum meet

Sunday 24 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Pacific Islands Forum, Regional

Preparations to host the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM52) in Rarotonga and Aitutaki in November includes a special commercial flight with Fiji Airways.

Economy


Govt steps up preparations for Forum Meeting, mum on budget

Thursday 21 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Pacific Islands Forum, Regional

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) says it continues to advance preparations to host the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM52) in November but would not say how much it would cost.

Economy


Zhuhai Municipal Government assists Cooks with Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting

Wednesday 20 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands Forum

The Zhuhai Municipal Government, People’s Republic of China has assisted the Cook Islands Government with audio and TV equipment that will be installed for the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in November.

Economy


Antonina Browne chairs meetings in Fiji

Friday 15 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) Director of the Pacific and Regional Affairs Division (PRAD) Antonina Browne is chairing the Pacific ACP (African, Caribbean and Pacific States) Officials meeting and the Smaller Island States Officials Meeting in Suva, Fiji this week.

Economy


Climate, gender, ocean and 2050 on agenda as Mark Brown chairs Foreign Ministers Meeting

Thursday 14 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

Prime Minister Mark Brown will attend the Forum Foreign Ministers meeting in Fiji this week.

Economy


Battling the stigma of mental health across the Pacific

Wednesday 13 September 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Health, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

Mental health remains a stigma in the Pacific, but there might be some good news out of the Cook Islands. Caleb Fotheringham of RNZ reports.

Health


Minister denies involvement with South Korean cult Grace Rd Church

Wednesday 13 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

Minister Vaine “Mac” Mokoroa has been quick to dismiss suggestions that members of the controversial South Korean cult Grace Road Church have recently visited the Cook Islands, while others remain silent.

Local


Lahaina fundraising event brings in $10k and more to come . .

Wednesday 13 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

Rarotonga turned up in the wind and rain as part of a combined effort to support the fire destroyed town of Lahaina, in Maui, Hawaii.

Local


Upholding the provisions of the Rarotonga Treaty

Monday 11 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, In Depth, National, Pacific Islands, Pacific Islands Forum, Weekend

The Rarotonga Treaty remains a cornerstone of our approach to a nuclear-free zone

Features


Lahaina fundraiser to feature food, fun and music

Friday 8 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

In support for the fire destroyed town of Lahaina, in Maui, Hawaii, a fundraising event will be held tomorrow on Rarotonga featuring dozens of musicians and a taste of the Pacific.

Local


Cooks Prime Minister talks ‘deep-water development’ with South Korea President

Thursday 7 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

Prime Minister Mark Brown in his capacity as the Pacific Island Forum (PIF) Chair has met South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol to discuss bilateral corporation in developing deep-water resources.

Economy


Cook Islands to spend $150,000 in support of Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting

Thursday 7 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Pacific Islands Forum, Regional

Cook Islands will spend $150,000 to support hosting the upcoming Pacific Forum Leaders Meeting.

Economy


Tongan PM remains the country's leader

Tuesday 5 September 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga

Tongan Prime Minister Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni remains the country's leader following a vote of no confidence against him on Wednesday.

Regional


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