Fiji PM wraps up China visit

by Tusi Tala, Staff Writer Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka wrapped up his 10-day visit to China this week, praising the “remarkable progress” made by the country under President Xi Jinping. Rabuka joins other Pacific leaders, such as Jeremiah Manele from Solomon Islands, Charlot Salwai from Vanuatu, and David Adeang from Nauru, who have also recently…

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Kiribati election results

by Tusi Tala, Staff Writer 14 incumbent Members of Parliament have been defeated in the election, which includes three former cabinet ministers. Out of the 27 MPs who secured their positions in the Maneaba ni Maungatabu, the legislative assembly of Kiribati, was the current president, Taneti Maamau. A total of 17 new MPs were elected,…

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Unlocking the Green Potential: Benefits of Developing EV Vehicle Business in the Pacific Islands

by Richard Sanders, Staff Writer The Pacific Islands, known for their pristine natural beauty and unique ecosystems, are increasingly turning towards sustainable development to preserve their environment and combat the impacts of climate change. One promising avenue for achieving this goal is the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), including EV trucks and vans. In this…

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Australia and China build Solomons roads

by Tusi Tala, Staff Writer Australia has made a commitment to provide support for road infrastructure in the Malaita province of the Solomon Islands. The Australian High Commissioner to the Solomon Islands, Rod Hilton, along with Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele, attended the signing of a memorandum of understanding for the South Road Rehabilitation Project. The…

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Kiribati elections update

by Tusi Tala, Staff Writer Preliminary election results in Kiribati indicate tight races for constituencies in and around the capital Tarawa, while the situation is different in the outer island electorates. Radio Kiribati has reported that some incumbent politicians, such as President Taneti Maamau in Onotoa and opposition leader Tessie Eria Lambourne in Abemama, appear…

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