Defence and security become election issues in New Zealand, amid China’s Pacific push
For the first time in decades, foreign and defence policy are in the electoral spotlight in New Zealand, as opinion surveys show public concern...
Solomon Islands Opposition leader outlines weaknesses in Truth and Reconciliation Commission report
Solomon Islands leader of Opposition Matthew Wale has revealed weaknesses in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Act.
Speaking in Parliament in Honiara this week,...
HIV infections up by almost 100 percent in Fiji: Health Minister Dr Lalabalavu
Fiji recorded 245 new cases of HIV infections in 2022 compared to 151 new cases in 2021 which is an increase of almost 100...
Motion of no confidence against Vanuatu PM moved to next week
A motion of no confidence against Vanuatu Prime Minister Ishmael Kalsakau will now be debated next Wednesday, after the government didn’t appear at Parliament...
Fukushima is not merely a nuclear issue for the Pacific
By Sera Sefeti
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) submitted its final report to Japan on 04 July on the safety of dumping treated nuclear...
Bringing the Pacific people together in solidarity to address nuclear legacy issues in the...
We try bringing together Pacific people and groups, in unity and solidarity so that we have one united way against nuclear waste dumping, nuclear...
Prolonged monetary policy tightening impacts Pacific workers
Prolonged tightening of monetary policy in neighbouring Australia and New Zealand will have a huge impact in the Pacific, including Fiji.
This was revealed in...
Unified Pacific is the game changer, says senior UN executive
By Richard Naidu
An Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations has urged a key gathering of finance ministers from across the Pacific to form a “unified...
Pacific leaders present historic climate finance plan to island communities
Pacific activists and civil society presented a historic new climate finance initiative to the community of Kioa Island in Fiji this week.
The Kato Pacific...
Opposition leader Wale apologises to Solomon Islander’s over ethnic tension on behalf of Malaita
Solomon Islands leader of Opposition Matthew Wale has apologised to the people of Solomon Islands on behalf of the people of Malaita province for...
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IMF flags ‘very concerned’ outlook for Pacific as fuel prices rise
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised alarm over the impact of Middle East tensions on Pacific Island economies, warning that rising fuel costs...
Marshall Islands government shuts down at 3pm amid fuel crisis
Most government offices in the Marshall Islands began enforcing a new policy this week of closing by 3pm daily as a way to conserve...
IMF warns energy shock to hit Asia- Pacific
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says rising oil and gas prices linked to the Middle East conflict are set to weaken growth, raise inflation...