Sogavare joins Opposition as new majority forms ahead of no-confidence vote
Following the mass resignation led by Finance Minister Manasseh Sogavare and several senior ministers on Monday, a new political alignment appears to be taking...
Pacific cardinal says his Pope vote will consider Catholics in PNG, Solomon Islands
Papua New Guinea's Catholic Church cardinal says he will have his region's interests in mind when he votes for the new pope.
The Vatican has...
UN Secretary-General appoints Karla Robin Hershey as Resident Coordinator in Samoa
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Karla Robin Hershey of the United States as the UN Resident Coordinator in Samoa, with the host...
UN warns of $4 trillion shortfall threatening global development goals
Facing a staggering US$4 trillion annual financing gap for development and mounting trade wars, top UN officials on Monday called for urgent action to...
Mitiaro, Atiu, Mangaia and Mauke to be declared smoke-free islands
Cook Islands Health Ministry (Te Marae Ora) will launch a smoke-free campaign next month for these four outer islands, marking their declaration as smoke-free.
According...
Nauru and Banaban leaders forge partnership for sustainable future on Ocean Island
As a step toward fostering collaboration and sustainable development, Republic of Nauru Phosphate Corporation(RONPHOS) and the Rabi Council of leaders, representing the Banaban community,...
Sogavare among Solomon Islands Government MPs in walkout; Parliament receives notice of no-confidence motion...
The Solomon Islands government could collapse following a walkout by ministers and MPs from the coalition.
Former prime minister Manasseh Sogavare has resigned from his...
‘People want him back’: Sayed-Khaiyum says Bainimarama could stand in 2026
Convicted former Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama could contest the general election next year, his right-hand man claims.
Bainimarama, who originally seized power in a...
French Minister Valls wants all parties to ‘take their responsibilities’ ahead of third trip...
French Minister for Overseas Manuel Valls, who is visiting New Caledonia this week for the third time in two months, has once again called...
U.S State Department eliminates office that oversees climate talks
The U.S State Department is eliminating the Office of Global Change, which oversees international climate change negotiations for the United States.
Staff were told about...
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Forum Strategic Plan sets six priorities to drive 2050 Blue Pacific Vision
The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) has adopted a new five-year Strategic Plan that sets six strategic goals to strengthen regional political solidarity, security, economic...
Pacific preparations underway ahead of Forum Leaders Meeting in Palau
The Pre-Forum Officials Committee (FOC) Meeting has begun, bringing together senior government officials to discuss key governance issues for the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat...
Independent group clarifies position on Solomon Islands- U.S Ship Rider Agreement
Solomon Islands Opposition Independent Group has clarified that its concerns regarding the Solomon Islands–United States Ship Rider Agreement are focused on parliamentary oversight and...