Australia, China seek bigger ties with Solomon Islands
Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Canberra wanted deeper ties with its Pacific neighbour Solomon Islands and a region where decisions are made “without...
Micronesian islands are losing workers, residents to mass migration
Stories of residents leaving their home island and labour shortages are common across Micronesia, island leaders said during a summit in Guam this week.
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Micronesian travel is ‘among the most expensive in the world’
Travel to, from and within Micronesia is “among the most expensive in the world,” according to island leaders gathered this week on Guam and...
NZ PM Luxon lauds Fiji’s anti-drug achievements, Enhanced cooperation to combat drug trafficking
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon visited the Fiji Police Detector Dog Unit Thursday, emphasising New Zealand’s commitment to assisting Fiji and the region...
‘We can control our destiny:’ Micronesia Islands Forum 2024 concludes
The Micronesia Islands Forum (MIF) 2024 concluded Tuesday with leaders committing to unity to navigate the complex issues facing the region.
Following two days of...
U.S eases restriction on U.S territories’ membership in Pacific Islands Forum
The U.S government has agreed to allow U.S territories to join the Pacific Islands Forum(PIF) as non-voting associate members, modifying an old policy that...
Palau vice president endorses U.S territories’ membership in Pacific Island Forum
Palau Vice President Uduch Sengebau Senior called for an “enhanced organisational structure” and the inclusion of the American Pacific island territories in the larger...
NZ and Fiji strengthen ties, visa changes and new funding announced
Following bilateral talks in Suva, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, have made a number of announcements aimed at strengthening the...
Australian PM Albanese meets with Nauru leader to boost Pacific ties
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has held talks with Nauru President David Adeang during a visit by the Pacific leader to Canberra.
During a meeting...
PNG Speaker entertains motion to put Vote of No Confidence on Notice paper
Papua New Guinea Speaker of Parliament, Job Pomat has made a ruling to disqualify the Private Business Committee (PBC) decision on the Motion of...
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Long hours, stress and harassment are causing hundreds of thousands of early deaths, says...
More than 840,000 people die each year from health conditions linked to risks such as long working hours, job insecurity, workplace harassment and bullying,...
Australia to supply assault rifles to PNG
Australia is set to supply 3,500 new Australian Combat Assault Rifles (ACAR) to the Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF), along with improvements to...
Defence Minister warns ‘Don’t Even Try’ to test military
Fiji's Minister for Defence Pio Tikoduadua has warned against attempting to break into the Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) installations, indicating the seriousness...