Australia’s ‘PNG Solution’ challenged
The Papua New Guinea Supreme Court has advised the PNG government to begin preparations to defend the July 2013 ‘PNG Solution’.
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Fiji unveils new constitution
After months of delay, Fiji has made public its new Constitution – the fourth since independence.
Tonga cable goes live
Tonga’s submarine link to Fiji and the trans-Pacific Southern Cross fibre optic cable was officially commissioned yesterday by King Tupou VI.
PIDF is much ‘broader and inclusive’
Mixed reactions are emerging over the core aims of the Pacific Island Development Forum hosted by Fiji.
NZ’s Fonterra milk scare
Three batches of concentrated whey protein powder in infant formula and sports drinks were found to contain a strain of bacteria responsible for botulism, a fatal paralytic illness.
Pacific Plan – key findings
Sir Mekere Morauta says the Pacific Plan no longer reflects the changed political, economic and social circumstances in the Pacific.