‘Ecocide’ did not kill remote Pacific islanders, DNA analysis finds
The Pacific islanders who carved the haunting stone statues of Rapa Nui appear to have avoided “ecological suicide”, according to genomics research that adds...
U.S-Pacific Partnership Act clears House
The U.S House of representatives passed a measure aimed at increasing U.S engagement with Pacific partners on Monday.
The House Resolution 7159, also known as...
Citizenship by Investment Bill: Solomon Islands PM
The draft Solomon Islands ‘Citizenship by Investment’ bill is complete and is subject to further review before it is submitted to Cabinet for consideration.
Prime...
King Charles III to visit Australia and Samoa in a test of stamina after...
King Charles III has announced plans to visit Australia and Samoa next month on a trip that will span a dozen time zones and...
Geopolitical tension is a concern: Samoa Police chief
The 51st Conference of Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police (PICP) in Tonga last week underscored growing concerns about increasing geopolitical competition and the emergence...
Australian city stands to receive $200m economic boost if bid to co-host UN climate...
If Australia succeeds in its bid to co-host global climate talks with Pacific nations in 2026, it could deliver a direct $100-$200 million (US$66...
World Bank President calls for bold reforms to tackle global challenges
World Bank Group President Ajay Banga Tuesday laid out an ambitious vision for the institution, calling for fast and bold reforms to address intertwined...
Former NZ Governor-General Sir Jerry Mateparae appointed moderator for Bougainville Peace talks
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape and Bougainville President Ishmael Toroama have jointly appointed Sir Jerry Mateparae as the independent moderator to help...
King Charles, Queen plan six-day Australia visit
Canberra and Sydney are set to roll out a royal welcome ahead of King Charles and Queen Camilla’s first visit to Australia as a...
Pacific Island Leaders call for bold action to replenish IDA
Leaders from across Pacific Island countries have called for a robust 21st replenishment of the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA21), echoing the call...
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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.
The proceedings,...
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...