Pacific ACP Trade officials set sights on growth, inclusion and implementation at key meeting
The Pacific ACP Trade Officials Meeting kicked off Wednesday with a call for action as Tonga’s Minister for Internal Affairs, Distaquaine Tu’ihalamaka,emphasised the need...
Cook Islands PM Brown beats no-confidence vote, slams New Zealand
The Cook Islands’ prime minister survived a no-confidence vote on Wednesday, blaming “misinformation” from former colonial ruler New Zealand for destabilising his Pacific country.
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Pacific Ministers urged to prioritise children’s future in facing global challenges: Forum Acting SG...
Acting Forum Secretary-General, Desna Solofa Wednesday addressed the Pacific Child Wellbeing Summit with a powerful message on the importance of prioritising the needs of...
Solomon Islands reaffirm strong historical and cultural ties with PNG, Kina 5 million to...
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele concluded a successful bilateral meeting with his Papua New Guinea counterpart, Prime Minister James Marape MP on the...
Australia on charm offensive to counter Pacific threats
Australia is seeking to shore up its national security through soft power diplomacy as the United States threatens a Pacific retreat, leaving a vacuum...
Pacific Trade officials convene to tackle regional challenges and promote sustainability
Tongan Minister for Internal Affairs, Distaquaine Tu’ihalamaka Wednesday addressed the opening of the Forum Trade Officials Meeting with a clear call for collective action...
China ties behind Kiribati-NZ impasse, opposition leader says
Kiribati's opposition leader says she is "embarrassed and disappointed" by her country's management of its relationship with New Zealand – and fearful of what...
U.S retreat leaves Australia to weigh Pacific aid gaps
Australia and other development partners are moving to cover gaps across the Pacific as the United States under Donald Trump retreats from foreign aid.
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Samoa Parliament passes Constitution change
Samoa Parliament on Wednesday morning passed the Constitutional amendment to unify the court structure in a controversial calculation of two third majority in the...
Deep-sea mining needs clear rules before moving forward: Palau President
Palau President Surangel S. Whipps Jr has called on Pacific leaders to stop deep-sea mining (DSM) until we fully understand its effects on the...
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Vanuatu takes maritime dispute with France to international arbitration
Vanuatu has launched international arbitration proceedings against France over competing maritime claims involving reefs, atolls and small islands between Vanuatu and New Caledonia.
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Australia open to recruiting Pacific Islanders into military, Conroy says
Australia is considering expanding military recruitment from Pacific Island countries beyond Papua New Guinea but says its initial focus will be on ensuring the...
Pacific pushes for rotating seat on UN Security Council
Pacific nations are building international support for a dedicated rotating seat for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) on the United Nations Security Council, alongside...