Regional

IAEA to conduct marine environment sampling near Fukushima nuclear plant

Thursday 12 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Scientists with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), along with observers, will visit Japan next week to take marine samples near the defunct Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station.

Pacific Islands


Violence against women and girls ‘increasing’ in Papua New Guinea

Thursday 12 October 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Papua New Guinea, Regional

There was alarm in Papua New Guinea Parliament last week when MPs were told that gender based and sorcery violence was widespread and much higher than reported.

Pacific Islands


Friends of Fiji look forward to reconnecting with PM after 16 years

Wednesday 11 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Fiji, Local, National, Pacific Islands Forum

With most Pacific Island communities each organising a meeting with their own leaders during the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in November, the Fijian community is buzzing with excitement to welcome Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka.

Fiji


Eligible Cook Islanders invited to vote in Aussie referendum to recognise First Peoples of Australia

Tuesday 10 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Australia, Economy, National, Regional

Cook Islanders holding Australian passport are being called on to vote today in a controversial referendum which seeks to recognise the First Peoples of Australia.

Australia


Vendors invited to showcase Cook Islands products at Pacific Islands Forum event

Monday 9 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Business, Economy, National, Pacific Islands Forum

Cook Islands vendors have been invited to participate in a trade day event that will be hosted during the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in November in Rarotonga.

Business


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


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