Permit for Free Palestine protest march in Fiji denied
A planned peaceful protest to 'Free Palestine' in Fiji's capital, Suva on Saturday (04 November) has been denied a permit by the Government citing...
Upcoming COP28 summit must ‘respond decisively’ to gaps in global climate action
Next month’s UN climate summit in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) must respond decisively to the gaps in the intranational community’s response climate crisis,...
Countdown to PIFLM52: Cook Islands partnership approach to security service delivery
Security Coordinator for the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM52) in Cook Islands, Tereroa Pumati, has appealed for cooperation and assistance from residents...
Fiji affirms its solidarity with Israel
The Fiji Government has affirmed its solidarity with Israel and commitment to global peace in the midst of the ongoing conflict between Israel and...
Vanuatu’s transport challenge hinders cyclone Lola recovery
Vanuatu's Cyclone Lola response faces transport roadblocks with the country's patrol boat out of action after it was damaged from twin cyclones Kevin and...
Nauru’s new President David Adeang sworn in, names Cabinet
Member of Parliament for Ubenide David Adeang has taken his oath as the newly elected President of Nauru.
Chief Justice Mohammad Khan presided over the...
Taiwan congratulates new Nauru president
Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has congratulated David Adeang after the Nauru Parliament elected him president of Taiwan’s Pacific ally, following a no-confidence vote...
Solomon Islands PM opens 19th ACP – EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has officially opened the 19th African Caribbean and Pacific – European Union (ACP- EU) joint parliamentary assembly at...
China’s declining aid to Pacific islands increasingly goes to allies, think tank reports
China’s declining aid to the South Pacific is increasingly targeted toward its political allies in the region as appetite there for Chinese credit declines...
U.S vows to support ‘free media’ in Pacific as concern over China influence grows
Regional media has emerged as a new front in the contest between the US and China in the Pacific, as Washington said it will...
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Vanuatu Parliament to debate no-confidence motion against PM Napat Friday
Vanuatu leader of the Opposition and President of the Union of Moderate Parties (UMP), Ishmael Kalsakau, welcomed Wednesday's decision of the Court of Appeal...
Australian diplomacy must be principled, agile and proactive: DFAT Secretary Adams
Australia’s top diplomat says Australian diplomacy is being reshaped to meet a more dangerous and complex world, with a sharper focus on the Indo-Pacific,...
Global health is out of balance: WHO’s Dr Piukala
WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala has warned that global health systems are fundamentally out of balance, despite major...