U.S and Palau strengthen partnership in Exercise Valiant Shield
The United States and Palau are bolstering their longstanding partnership through Exercise Valiant Shield, a large-scale military training event currently underway across the Indo-Pacific...
New Pacific Islands Forum leader calls on island nations to strengthen bond
Taking the helm of the Pacific Islands Forum as its new secretary general, former Nauru President Baron Waqa has called on island nations to...
Stop ‘vandalising’ Earth and help the planet thrive, UN chief urges
As nearly 40 percent of land across the planet is degraded with more acres lost every second, governments, businesses and communities must galvanise action...
New Caledonia: FLNKS congress postponed due to differences
The national congress of New Caledonia's pro-independence platform, the FLNKS, was postponed at the weekend due to major differences between its hard-line component and...
Future referendums should be compulsory: Vanuatu Minister of Internal Affairs Koanapo
Vanuatu Minister of Internal Affairs, Johnny Koanapo, said the government should make future referendums compulsory to ensure inclusive participation.
While the referendum provided an opportunity...
PM Christopher Luxon wants thousands more seasonal workers from Pacific countries in NZ
The leaders of Papua New Guinea and New Zealand have discussed a refreshed partnership that could boost the number of places for short-term RSE...
Samoa Anti-corruption body soon
An entity to look into corrupt practices in the Samoa government will be set up soon as the first National Anti-corruption Policy and Strategy...
New Centre for Agriculture Technology Transfer opens in Fiji, leading in a new era...
In a significant step forward for agricultural development, the new Centre for Agriculture Technology Transfer (CATT), also known as the Smart Farm, officially opened...
Fiji and Palau Presidents holds bilateral talks with Ukrainian President
Fijian President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere has reaffirmed Fiji's support in finding a peaceful solution to the war by Russia against Ukraine.
At a bilateral meeting...
NZ PM Luxon talks to media from PNG, fly commercially to Japan after NZDF...
The leaders of Papua New Guinea and New Zealand have discussed a refreshed partnership that could boost the number of places for short-term RSE...
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Forum SG Waqa urges Smaller Island States to retain Political leadership amid regional reforms
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa has called on Smaller Island States (SIS) to retain political ownership of their priorities while using existing...
World leaders need to see Pacific climate impacts firsthand: PM Rabuka
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says it would be “a sad thing” for Fiji if world leaders fail to attend the pre-COP31 climate meeting in...
Solomon Islands stands firm on One China Policy: PM Wale
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to the One China policy.
Speaking in Parliament, Prime Minister Wale emphasised its importance...