MC13 ends with decisions on dispute reform, development; commitment to continue ongoing talks
World Trade Organisation (WTO) members concluded the 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) in Abu Dhabi on 2 March with the adoption of a Ministerial Declaration...
Fiji to attend Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting in Tanzania
The United Republic of Tanzania is all set to welcome ministers and attorneys-general, including from Fiji, to the Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting, which will...
No WTO deal on fisheries subsidies for Pacific nations, but PANG pleased
A fractious meeting of world trade ministers in Abu Dhabi ended with little to show for the time and money spent early Saturday morning...
Vanuatu Electoral Commission prepares for referendum with new regulation order
Vanuatu's Referendum Act, CAP 297 of 2006, has never been implemented since its development.
In 2023, Parliament introduced proposed amendments to the Constitution, including Article...
French Senate endorses delay for New Caledonia’s provincial elections
The French Senate on Tuesday voted by a large majority (307 in favour and 34 against) the postponement of New Caledonia's crucial provincial elections...
Marshall Islands wants nuclear weapons ban pact amended
The Pacific nation of the Marshall Islands may formally seek an amendment of a U.N treaty banning nuclear weapons, before it considers acceding to...
Australia must scale up aid for security
Australia should lift its aid budget by an extra $3 billion (US$1.9 million) over the next four years, as it can't afford to “lack...
Tuvalu reaffirms ties with Taiwan, climate change top priorities for new government
Tuvalu has reaffirmed its recognition of Taiwan following an election last month that had triggered speculation the Pacific island country could sever ties and...
Former Palau President Remengesau announces candidacy, vows to lead “caring government”
Former Palau president Tommy Remengesau Jr has announced his candidacy for president on 24 February, outlining his vision for a “caring government” that prioritises...
Palauan Senate President denies Chinese influence on missile resolution
Palau’s Senate President Hokkons Baules and President Surangel Whipps Jr are at odds over a proposed Senate Joint Resolution prohibiting permanent stations for missile...
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Vanuatu seeks faster access to climate funds as needs outpace delivery
Climate funding commitments grow but remain difficult to unlock at the pace Pacific island communities need, according to regional officials and development partners.
Despite more...
Bougainville MP challenges PNG lawmakers to ‘have some guts’ on independence vote
A prominent Bougainvillean MP believes Papua New Guinea's parliament will back the autonomous region's drive for independence.
Francesca Semoso, one of four Bougainvillean MPs in...
Amnesty International demands answers over Vakarisi death in military custody
Amnesty International has raised serious concerns over the death of Jone Vakarisi in military custody, saying official accounts have been inconsistent and calling for...