10 April, 2021. The Human Rights Protection Party struggled to maintain its majority with rival Fa’atuatua i le Atua Samoa ua Tasi stealing 25 seats and tying equal with the incumbents.
F.A.S.T. surprises H.R.P.P. with tie in Samoa's election
Pacific call for a global ban on deep sea mining activity
26 March, 2021. A widespread Pacific civil society call for a global ban on deep sea mining activity has been launched.
NZ and Niue leaders agreed on a Quarantine-free travel from Niue to NZ
13 March, 2021. The Premier of Niue Dalton Tagelagi and New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern made the announcement this morning that the one way bubble would commence on Wednesday 24 March (NZT).
Achieving an equal future for women in Asia and the Pacific in the post-COVID-19 era
9 March, 2021. A dialogue among women leaders in the Asia-Pacific region to mark International Women’s Day (IWD) 2021 highlighted the need for Governments to continue their efforts to promote and ensure equal participation and representation of women in decision-making in the region.
Two senior USP staff alleged of misconduct
18 February, 2021. Allegations of misconduct by two senior members of the University of the South Pacific have been referred to the university's executive committee.
Fiji's government claims that breaches of work permit led to the deportation USP VC
17 February, 2021. Fiji's government has claimed there were various breaches of a work permit which led to the deportation of the Vice-Chancellor of the University of the South Pacific.
How the Pacific Islands Forum Fell Apart
The decision by Micronesian countries to leave the PIF will have major strategic implications.
By Cleo Paskal
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Fiji government is strongly criticized for the deportation of USP Vice-Chancellor
