EU delivers on investment promise with launch of first Pacific Business Forum in Fiji
The European Union officially launched the first-ever EU-Pacific Business Forum in Nadi, Fiji, with senior leaders promising deeper cooperation, concrete investments, and stronger ties...
Australia agrees to pay Pacific nation of Nauru $1.62 billion to house deportees
Australia has agreed to pay the tiny Pacific nation of Nauru A$2.5 billion (US$1.62 billion) over three decades to host deported non-citizens, with accommodation...
Tonga prepares for election as candidates step forward, foreign affairs bill looms large
Candidates running in Tonga’s upcoming election have until 10 October to submit their nominations.
When speaking to the media, Tonga’s Prime Minister Dr ‘Aisake Valu...
Unregistered people voted
It was discovered that close to 20 people from different constituencies were able to cast votes despite being unregistered, confirmed Electoral Commissioner Tuiafelolo John...
UN Chief hails PNG’s leadership on peace, democracy and development
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres made history today as the first serving UN chief to address Papua New Guinea’s Parliament, commending the country’s achievements...
UN stands with Papua New Guinea to hold major polluters accountable
United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres has hailed Papua New Guinea’s climate leadership and biodiversity stewardship, pledging that the UN will stand firmly with the...
Cook Islands’ top diplomat resigns amid diplomatic tensions with New Zealand
The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) has resigned after about a decade in the role, a surprise decision that...
FAST leads with 15 seats, HRPP secures 9
The Samoan Electoral Commission has confirmed 27 parliamentary seats, as the official count for the 2025 general election enters its third day.
Twelve seats were...
6PAC+ prepares IMO submissions, demands just transition
"We want to ensure the International Maritime Organisation is in alignment with principles of international environmental law and advances a just and equitable transition...
Vanuatu seized 450kg cocaine, Chinese and Turkish crew arrested
More than 450 kilograms of cocaine were seized from the yacht Mi Amore in a major drug bust carried out through a joint operation...
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Pacific must shape its own future: Forum Chair Wale
Solomon Islands Prime Minister and Forum Chair Mathew Wale has declared that Pacific leaders must take ownership of the region's future, warning that while...
Forum Troika Leaders meet in Suva on regional governance and strategic prioritie
Pacific Islands Forum Troika Leaders met today in Suva, Fiji, for strategic discussions on the future governance of the Pacific regional system and key...
Solomon Islands PM Wale, Rabuka call for stronger united voice
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale and Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka have emphasised the importance of a stronger, more unified Pacific voice during...