Fiji
Manus refugee arrested again in Port Moresby
The Manus Island refugee Loghman Sawari who escaped from Papua New Guinea to Fiji has been arrested again in Port Moresby.
Labour mobility could still be a deal breaker for Pacer Plus
Pacific island countries about to sign a regional trade deal are still hoping it will strengthen labour mobility arrangements with Australia and New Zealand.
Regulations to control social media mooted in Fiji
The director of Fiji's Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission Ashwin Raj says it's time to think about laws to regulate racist hate speech on social media.
PFF says Fiji Times search warrant 'heavy handed'
A regional media watchdog says the search warrant executed at the Fiji Times newspaper could further erode the right to free expression in Fiji.
PFF says Fiji Times search warrant 'heavy handed'
The Pacific Freedom Forum says the search warrant executed at the Fiji Times newspaper last week could further erode the right of free expression in Fiji. Audio
Pacific focus on feasibility of regional funding body
Pacific Island Forum Economic Ministers meeting this week in Suva will consider setting up a regional finance facility to assist development.
Fiji farmers gets aid from New Caledonian counterparts
The Fiji Crop and Livestock Council has been given $US62,000 by the New Caledonia Chamber of Agriculture to help farmers still suffering the effects of Cyclone Winston.
FFU say Rakiraki sugar plant has been "cannibalised"
The Fiji Farmers Union has accused the Fiji Sugar Corporation of cannabilising a mill in Rakiraki in order to force its shutdown. Audio
Fiji Sugar Corporation accused of 'cannibalising' Penang mill
The Fiji Farmers Union is accusing the Fiji Sugar Corporation of cannibalising a mill in Rakiraki in order to force its shutdown.
Call for Fiji Times sedition charge to be dropped
Fijian authorities have upgraded the charges against a newspaper to sedition, as fears mount again over freedom of the press. Audio
Tagata o te Moana for 1 April 2017
Drastic action may be needed to save a sick Cook Islands lagoon; Call for a Fiji media sedition charge to be dropped; Lack of funding means there's a teacher shortage in Vanuatu; Claims that Penang… Audio
Fiji Times office searched by police in relation to sedition case
The main office of one of Fiji's main newspapers, the Fiji Times, was searched by police this week in connection with an ongoing sedition case.
Sport; Discipline a work in progress for Fiji 7s
Discipline remains an issue for the Fiji sevens team as they attempt to win a third straight Hong Kong title next weekend.
Fiji water outage could affect as many as 200,000
As many as two-hundred thousand people in and around Fiji's capital, Suva, could be without water for up to two days.
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 31 March 2017
Claims that Penang sugar mill shut down will sound death knell for Fiji's Rakiraki; FFA calls on Vietnam to take responsibility for its boats fishing illegally in the region; And there are conflicting… Audio
Claim that Penang closing sounds death knell for Rakiraki
As Fiji's politicians debate the merits of shutting down the Penang sugar mill the town the town of Rakiraki is struggling to stay afloat. Audio
Heads of EU's Pacific delegations converge in Suva
Heads of various European Union delegations are meeting for talks in Fiji's capital today.
World in Sport for 29 March 2017
This week: Samoa plans to protest against transgender weightlifters competing in women's divisions; post-match analysis on the Fiji-New Zealand Oceania 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier, and; Tonga Rugby… Audio
Trial date set in Fiji sedition case
A new trial date has been set in Fiji for 14 people accused of sedition.
