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Cook Islands and Fiji finalising new Development Cooperation Agreement
Tuesday 8 August 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, Fiji, National
Cook Islands and Fiji are in the process of finalising a new Development Cooperation Agreement to advance economic cooperation, air transportation connectivity, trade, tourism, labour mobility and address climate change.
Cabinet reshuffle ahead of no-confidence-motion: Vanuatu
Monday 7 August 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu
Vanuatu's prime minister has reshuffled his cabinet just four days after a motion-of-no-confidence against his leadership was submitted to parliament.
Avatiu Eels, Arorangi Bears tussle for spot in final
Saturday 29 July 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Regional, Rugby Union
It is back to square one for defending champions Avatiu Nikao Eels as they take on Arorangi Bears in the Rarotonga Club 15s semifinal this afternoon at Victoria Park in Tupapa.
Solomons' PM signs new deals with China
Friday 14 July 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has defended China saying its strategic interests are misunderstood.
New budget gets economy back on track: Fiji's Finance Minister
Friday 14 July 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Fiji's Parliament signed off on its 2023-24 national budget on Thursday after four days of debate, which the government says will put the nation "on the right trajectory".
Cook Islands co-chair alongside Tonga to develop implementation plan for massive 2050 Strategy
Friday 14 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Fiji, National, Pacific Islands, Regional, Tonga
Cook Islands High Commissioner to Fiji, Jim Armistead, has shared with the Pacific Islands Forum how the Cook Islands as co-chair along with Tonga is developing the implementation plan for the 2050 Strategy.
Decision paves way for treated radioactive water long-term release plan into the Pacific Ocean
Wednesday 12 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
Pacific Islands Forum Chair and Prime Minister of the Cook Islands Mark Brown has received the comprehensive International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report on the Safety Review of the ALPS-Treated Water at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant in Japan.
Climate crisis an 'existential threat', says Commonwealth head
Tuesday 11 July 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Many small island states live in fear of natural disasters, as unprecedented storms become more frequent, says Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland, RNZ reports.
An exemplary and prolific writer, author and educator
Thursday 6 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Fiji, National, Regional
Tributes flowed at a special celebration, a “Festschrift” (volume of tributes) for the late Dr Marjorie Tuainekore Crocombe (née Hosking) OBE (19 June 1930 – 21 July 2022), who was an exemplary author and academic of the nation.
New PNG police powers
Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional
Papua New Guinea’s amended Criminal Code Act will give police the power to deal with what they are calling ‘domestic terrorists’, RNZ reports. The impetus for the new legislation has been the rash of kidnappings carried out in a remote part of the Southern Highlands. In Bosavi, gangs of youths have captured at least three groups, held […]
Politics, a chapter ‘well and truly closed’: Puna
Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Pacific Islands, Politics, Regional
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary-General Henry Puna says he has no plans to return to local politics.
Puna reiterates support to Cook Islands
Monday 3 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
The Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum has reiterated support to the Cook Islands as host of the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meeting in November.
Former Prime Minister’s visit part of the Pacific Islands Forum meeting preparations
Friday 30 June 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
The Cook Islands’ preparations to host the 52nd annual Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting ramped up this week with an official visit from Forum Secretary-General Henry Puna.
Papeete Rugby Club team in Raro
Wednesday 28 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Regional, Rugby Union, Sports, Tahiti
After more than three years without travelling abroad due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Papeete Rugby Club from Tahiti have finally arrived in Rarotonga.
PIFS Secretary-General home on first official visit
Tuesday 27 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Pacific Islands Forum, Regional
Secretary-General of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS), Henry Puna, received a warm welcome home on Monday, on his first official visit to the Cook Islands since becoming the Secretary-General in 2021.
Former Pacific leaders want UN action, clean up shipping industry
Tuesday 27 June 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
A group of former Pacific leaders want the UN agency mandated to regulate international shipping "to take meaningful strides" to end the industry's reliance on dirty fossil fuels.
Australian Governor-General arrives in the Cook Islands
Tuesday 27 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Australia, Economy, National, Regional
Australia Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley, and his delegation arrived in Rarotonga yesterday morning on an official visit to the Cook Islands. SUPPLIED
Fijian airline beats Air New Zealand, Qantas to major award
Friday 23 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Fiji, Regional
Fiji Airways has beaten out Qantas and Air New Zealand to claim the region’s top accolade at the 2023 World Airline Awards.
Lethal force to be used by Papua New Guinea Police
Friday 23 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional
Papua New Guinea police will be able to use lethal force to deal with crimes that come under Domestic Terrorism through the amendments to the Criminal Code Act.
Resorts locked in dates for Pacific Islands Forum
Wednesday 21 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum, Tourism
With a couple of months into the welcoming of Pacific Islands leaders for the 52nd Pacific Island Forum Leaders Meeting, resorts on Rarotonga have started receiving bookings.
