‘We cannot have peace without independence’ – New Caledonia government
As New Caledonia passes the one-month mark since violent and deadly clashes erupted on 13 May, there has been no clear path put forward...
Australia to process PNG visa within seven days
Australia will process travel visa applications from Papua New Guinea citizens within seven days, says Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
“We are welcoming Papua New...
Supreme Court stays NEC decision on appointments of PNG Defence Force hierarchy
The Papua New Guinea Supreme Court has stayed a decision by the National Executive Council(NEC) of 24th May 2024 in appointing Commodore Philip Polewara...
Call to release Fiji’s 2000 coup leader George Speight
Former Fiji journalist Josefa Nata says 2000 coup leader George Speight has served enough time in prison and should be released.
Nata was convicted of...
PM Brown expresses optimism for Cook Islands’ 2032 FestPAC bid
Cook Islands government is keeping its fingers crossed as it awaits the decision of the Pacific Arts Council regarding the host of the 2032...
New Caledonia police arrest pro-independence leader over deadly protests
Police in New Caledonia have arrested 11 people, including pro-independence leader Christian Tein, after deadly riots last month in the French Pacific territory.
New Caledonia’s...
Fiji PM meets with Nauru President David Adeang
Fiji's Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Sitiveni Rabuka has met with the President of Nauru, David Adeang, during his visit to Fiji...
PNG reaffirms Australia ties after stalled China deal
Papua New Guinea isn't considering a policing deal with China and instead believed it was “crystal clear” Australia should be its partner of choice,...
France committed to the reconstruction of New Caledonia – Macron
France's president Emmanuel Macron has written to New Caledonians, confirming he will not convene the Congress meeting on the controversial amendments.
Local media reports Macron...
Nauru’s President meets Fiji’s Acting President Temo during visit to Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat
Fiji's Acting President and Acting Chief Justice Salesi Temo received a courtesy call from the President of Nauru David Adeang at the State House...
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By Makereta Komai in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
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