Human rights vetting urged for Fiji defence treaty
A defence treaty between Australia and Fiji should include vetting processes for human rights violations, a parliamentary committee has been told.
The agreement on Cooperation...
Indonesian President Widodo keen to step up cooperation with Fiji
Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) pushed for the intensification of mutually beneficial cooperation between Indonesia and Fiji during a bilateral meeting with the President...
Fiji HIV crisis: Alarm over blood sharing to get meth high
Fiji has asked the United Nations for help with a surge in HIV and AIDS cases, fuelled by the country's spiralling methamphetamine trade.
At Prime...
New Caledonia: French President Macron calls further security meeting as deadly unrest grinds on
The French president, Emmanuel Macron, has called a meeting of his defence and security council to discuss the deadly unrest in the Pacific territory...
Kanak young people will ‘never give up’ – journalist
The young people on the streets in New Caledonia are saying they will "never give up" pushing back on France's hold on the territory,...
ADF Defence aircraft poised for New Caledonia evacuation
Australians stranded in New Caledonia could be offered a route home if a military aircraft is allowed into the island nation.
At least six people...
Fiji’s elevated and updated Vuvale partnership with Australia
“Australia has announced its agreement for the servicing and maintenance of all patrol boats under the Pacific Patrol Boat Programme in Fiji’s revitalised shipbuilding,...
Vuvale partnership renewal boosts Pacific Labour Mobility
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has announced the renewal of the Vuvale Partnership between Fiji and Australia, which aims to facilitate seamless two-way travel...
French forces launch ‘major operation’ to open route to New Caledonia’s restive capital
French forces launched a "major operation" on Sunday to regain control of a road linking New Caledonia's capital Noumea to the main international airport,...
U.S proposes new defence site in Palau
The U.S military is proposing a new defence site in Palau as part of its strategy to beef up regional security amid escalating tensions...
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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...