Bougainville seeks Papal support for independence
The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) has officially sought the support of the Vatican in its bid for political independence from Papua New Guinea.
A letter...
Media restriction is in CHOGM Bluebook: Samoa Government
The Chief Executive Officer for the Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Agafili Shem Leo says media restriction in October is based on...
PNG PM Marape reaffirms commitment to serve the people
After retaining the country's top post on the floor of parliament Thursday, Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James has assured the country that the...
Pacific Islands Forum targeted in ‘Cyber incident’: NZ Foreign Ministry
The Pacific Islands Forum has been targeted in a “malicious” hack, a spokesman for New Zealand's foreign minister said Thursday, revealing an attack that...
Tough new rules for prospective MPs in Nauru
Nauru's aspiring electoral candidates have just two weeks left to apply to contest next year's national elections.
The Nauru parliament introduced "significant changes to the...
PNG PM Marape survives Vote of No confidence motion
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has survived the Vote of No confidence against his leadership 75 to 32.
Government numbers supported maintaining PM...
Australia sends expert teams to Fiji as Chinese state-backed hackers attack Pacific Islands Forum
The Australian government sent expert teams to Fiji this year to help the Pacific's top regional body after its networks were infiltrated by Chinese...
Journalists Association of Samoa President criticises strict CHOGM media guidelines
The President of the Journalists Association of Samoa (JAWS), Lagi Keresoma, has expressed disappointment over the stringent media guidelines announced by the Commonwealth Heads...
Summit of the Future aims to make the UN more effective
Negotiations continue ahead of the Summit of the Future at UN Headquarters this month, where world leaders will enhance cooperation to tackle critical challenges...
Tuvaluans prepare for life in Australia as rising tides swallow their country
Kuata Taumaheke has her hopes set on a new beginning in Australia.
She's lived her entire life in the atoll nation of Tuvalu, and grew...
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Pacific Elders warn against external influence in regional security
Pacific Elders have warned that growing geopolitical competition is reshaping the region and have called for Pacific security to remain firmly under the control...
Australia chases next Pacific treaty after Fiji win
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is seeking to finalise a security deal with the Solomon Islands within months, off the back of a major...
PM Rabuka says Fiji’s sovereignty secure under historic Australia alliance
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says Fiji’s sovereignty remains secure under the newly signed Vuvale Union and Ocean of Peace Alliance with Australia, stressing that...