Law & Order • Tonga • Fiji • Sāmoa • Papua New GuineaTonga finance minister found guilty of bribery as Pacific leaders face growing legal scrutinyA court ruling against Lata Tangimana adds to a wave of cases across the region and raises fresh questions about accountability among those in power.Christine RovoiThu, 26 Mar
Law & Order • FijiFiji anti-corruption cases turn on one question: Who has the power to prosecute?Three high-profile cases involving senior political and legal figures are now tied to a single legal fight: the authority of Fiji’s anti-corruption body, raising wider questions about trust, timing, and power.Christine RovoiMon, 23 Mar
Politics • SāmoaDecision delayed again in case against Sāmoa PM LaaulialemalietoaA ruling in the high-profile case linked to a 2021 hit-and-run has been adjourned for a fourth time.Renate RiversFri, 20 Mar
Opinion • FijiFiji Prime Minister's appeal keeps anti-corruption case aliveThe move keeps a political storm alive and puts the spotlight on leadership, accountability, and the rule of law, writes PMN senior journalist Christine Rovoi.Christine RovoiFri, 13 Mar
Law & Order • Fiji • PalauPalau Senate leader’s son in Fiji court after anti-drug operationLagomarsino Baules, the son of Palau Senate President Hokkons Baules, remains in custody in Fiji.Christine RovoiTue, 10 Mar
Law & Order • FijiWhistleblower claims and airport arrest: Fiji critic’s case escalates anti-corruption crisisCharlie Charters has been charged with aiding the release of confidential information from Fiji’s anti-corruption agency. His lawyer says investigators tried to force him to reveal his source.Christine RovoiWed, 25 Feb
Law & Order • FijiFiji’s ex‑PM and police chief granted bail after fresh mutiny charges over 2023 military plotFrank Bainimarama and Sitiveni Qiliho appeared in court on Thursday on new allegations they tried to sway Fiji’s military leadership in 2023, with bail granted and travel restrictions imposed.PMN NewsThu, 19 Feb
Law & Order • FijiFijian leaders call for tough action on drugs including death penalty and urge army supportThe rising drug crisis across the Pacific nation is prompting calls from chiefs and youth leaders for harsher penalties, including the death penalty, while police look to the military to help tackle traffickers.Christine RovoiTue, 10 Feb
Pacific Region • FijiFiji PM signals possible resignation after court rules anti-corruption chief dismissal unlawfulSitiveni Rabuka has told local media that he is considering stepping down if his appeal against a High Court ruling fails. The court found his sacking of Barbara Malimali unlawful.Christine RovoiTue, 03 Feb
Pacific Region • FijiFiji court rules PM acted unlawfully in sacking anti-corruption chiefA judge has declared Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka had no constitutional authority to advise the President to sack Barbara Malimali.Christine RovoiMon, 02 Feb
