Tuvalu condemns Bondi attack, Stands with Australia
The Government of Tuvalu has condemned the deadly attack at Bondi Beach and expressed solidarity with Australia, offering condolences to the victims and their...
PM Rabuka appoints Sakiasi Ditoka as Fiji’s new Foreign Minister in Cabinet reshuffle
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has announced a Cabinet reshuffle, appointing Sakiasi Ditoka as Fiji’s new Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade.
“As we approach...
Solomon Islands Foreign Minister Agovaka warns OACPS is at a crossroads
Solomon Islands Foreign Minister Peter Shanel Agovaka opened the 120th OACPS Council session in Brussels on 12 December as President-in-Office.
Addressing Ministers and delegates from...
Nauru President condemns Bondi attack, Backs Australia
Nauru President David Adeang has condemned the deadly shooting at Bondi Beach, describing it as a horrific and senseless act of terror, and extended...
Fiji abstains as UN adopts resolution on protecting humanitarian and UN personnel
Fiji was among six countries that abstained when the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution on the safety and security of humanitarian workers...
Elizabeth Wright-Koteka appointed new Cook Islands foreign affairs and Immigration secretary
The Cook Islands Public Service Commission has announced Elizabeth Wright-Koteka’s appointment as Secretary for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI), effective 1...
NZ helps strengthen Pacific aviation security
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced New Zealand will invest an additional $13.3 million (US$7.69 million), over five years, to strengthen aviation security in...
Pacific workers stay silent to keep their jobs
Pacific workers who flock to Australia on temporary visas are too afraid of losing their jobs to fight for better pay and working conditions.
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Korea, Pacific Ministers deepen ties on Climate, Oceans and Development
Pacific Islands and South Korea have agreed to deepen cooperation on climate action, oceans, development finance and security following the 6th Korea–Pacific Islands Foreign...
Nobles take key roles in Tonga’s parliament as Lord Vaea elected Speaker
The Tonga Legislative Assembly has elected Lord Vaea as the new Speaker of Parliament, marking a significant moment in the kingdom’s political landscape.
The decision...
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‘Test of regionalism’: Pacific church group calls for review of Israel’s PIF role
The region's premier ecumenical organisation is calling for Israel's new partnership with the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) to be reviewed.
The Pacific Conference of Churches...
‘Cut the umbilical cord’: Bougainville’s bid to break away from Papua New Guinea faces...
For decades, the distant island of Bougainville has fought for secession from Papua New Guinea, for a future as an independent nation of its...
Fiji passport ranks 97th globally, opens 78 destinations
Fijian passport holders can access 78 overseas destinations without obtaining a traditional visa in advance, but Fiji ranks 97th globally and 11th among 14...