U.S passes deal to fund Pacific Islands pacts after delays
The U.S Congress has passed legislation that will fund key U.S agreements with Pacific Island nations, in an outcome that will spark relief across...
New Tuvalu PM has first talks with Australia’s Albanese
Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo has spoken for the first time since taking office with Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese, a Tuvalu official says, after...
Samoa legislators pass electoral amendments despite concerns
Samoa's electoral laws have been amended giving citizens the right to register to vote from overseas, despite the opposition raising concerns about the country...
U.S House approves federal spending measure that includes COFA and CIFA
U.S Rep Ed Case (HI-01), a member of the U.S House Appropriations Committee, has announced that the U.S House today passed, on a bipartisan...
New Tuvalu PM says ‘poorly handled’ Falepili Treaty to be discussed with Australia government
Newly-appointed Prime Minister Feleti Teo says the “poorly handled” and hotly-debated Falepili treaty will be renegotiated with a focus on preserving Tuvalu's sovereignty.
Teo and...
Marshall Islands supports PH over West Philippine sea issues
Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine paid a courtesy call on Philippine President Marcos at the Malacañan Palace on Thursday where she raised concern over...
Rift widens between New Caledonia’s pro-French and pro-independence parties
One of the main components of New Caledonia's pro-independence FLNKS umbrella, the Union Calédonienne (UC), says it now has suspended all discussions with two...
Japan to host defence meeting with 14 Pacific island nations
Japan will invite the defence ministers of 14 island nations in the South Pacific region to Tokyo for a multilateral meeting with Defence Minister...
New Guardian Class Patrol boat to assist in protecting Fiji’s waters
Fiji’s maritime security capabilities has been further strengthened with the official handover of the RFNS Puamau to Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka at the HMAS...
Pacific nation agreements called ‘great gesture’ for thousands of legal migrants
The U.S House approved a US$565 billion funding measure Wednesday to keep the federal government open.
The measure includes U.S. agreements with Pacific island nations,...
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Forum faces packed agenda and partner pressure in Palau
By Nic Maclellan in Koror, Palau
Over the weekend, Pacific leaders started to arrive in Koror, Republic of Palau, for the 55th Pacific Islands Forum.
For...
Pacific pushes for special Climate finance window ahead of COP31
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific Island countries are pushing for concrete action on climate finance, keeping the 1.5-degree target within reach and strengthening...
Civil Society demands permanent seat at Pacific decision-making table
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific civil society organisations are demanding their participation in regional decision-making be formally institutionalised, saying they should no longer...