Pacific experts: Philippines must lead a united front to confront China over South China...
The Philippines can push back against China’s bullying behaviour by aligning itself with affected countries in Asia, according to Pacific security observers.
But as the...
Allow motion to proceed, Government urged not to block vote of no confidence: Former...
Former Papua New Guinea Prime minister Peter O’Neill says the planned motion of no confidence against his successor James Marape should be allowed to...
Tonga PM calls for transformative financing to counter climate change at 4th POPCCC
Transformative Climate Finance investment that help Pacific countries implement measures to counter the adverse impacts of climate change should be scalable, contextual, flexible, predictable,...
France’s Macron delays New Caledonia voting reform after protests
French President Emmanuel Macron says he will delay a voting reform in New Caledonia that the Indigenous Kanak people on the French-ruled Pacific islands...
Russia urges France to avoid violence in New Caledonia
Russia on Thursday urged French authorities to refrain from unjustified use of violence against protesters in New Caledonia.
“We call on Paris to ensure respect...
Qantas pounces on Vanuatu as its flag carrier flounders
Qantas and Jetstar are looking to move in on Australia-Vanuatu services following the collapse of flag carrier Air Vanuatu.
The Flying Kangaroo has applied for...
French President Macron says priority is return to calm amid unrest in New Caledonia,...
President Emmanuel Macron arrived Thursday in riot-hit New Caledonia, having crossed the globe by plane in a high-profile show of support for the Pacific...
Fiji’s three-speed economy
By Kishti Sen & Tom Kenny, International Economist & Senior International Economist, ANZ
Fiji’s swift rebound from the pandemic-induced downturn has been impressive.
The economy...
Law of the sea ruling is an ‘important milestone’ for climate and ocean action:...
The Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF) strongly supports the new advisory opinion published by the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea, which...
Micronesian Centre for Sustainable Transport calls for just and equitable revenue disbursement from IMO...
The Micronesian Centre for Sustainable Transport (MCST) has released a critical analysis of the International Maritime Organisation's (IMO) 2023 Revised Strategy for the reduction...
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‘Test of regionalism’: Pacific church group calls for review of Israel’s PIF role
The region's premier ecumenical organisation is calling for Israel's new partnership with the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) to be reviewed.
The Pacific Conference of Churches...
‘Cut the umbilical cord’: Bougainville’s bid to break away from Papua New Guinea faces...
For decades, the distant island of Bougainville has fought for secession from Papua New Guinea, for a future as an independent nation of its...
Fiji passport ranks 97th globally, opens 78 destinations
Fijian passport holders can access 78 overseas destinations without obtaining a traditional visa in advance, but Fiji ranks 97th globally and 11th among 14...