Tuvalu declares nation will remain, even if it disappears due to rising sea levels
Tuvalu has made a bold proposition, asserting that it will continue to exist as a country, even if the island disappears due to rising...
‘Ambitious’ French document presented to New Caledonian parties
Inclusive talks in Paris between France and New Caledonia's politicians have yielded outcomes, including a French-submitted document on its future.
The talks, held last week,...
Australian Government keeping climate report hidden blasted as ‘fatal mistake’
Australians are being kept in the dark by the federal government about the dire national security consequences of climate change, including the possibility of...
Fiji Parliament passes motion to establish a Truth and Reconciliation Commission
A Truth and Reconciliation Commission will be established by the Fiji Government to facilitate open and free engagement in truth telling and confront fears...
Australian foreign Minister in Fiji to attend the Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers meeting
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong is in Fiji to attend the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Foreign Ministers' Meeting Friday.
“This is my fourth visit to...
PNG living on borrowed money, says Sir Julius Chan
New Ireland Governor Sir Julius Chan has released his message to Papua New Guinea stating that the country is living on borrowed money.
“But as...
Human rights violations in Pacific fishing industry ‘ignored’
By Kite Pareti, Islands Business
Very little attention has been given to addressing human rights violations within the fishing industry in the Pacific, according to...
Authorities deny PNG PM arrest
Papua New Guinea Authorities have denied that there is a warrant of arrest for Prime Minister James Marape.
Minister for Internal Security Peter Tsiamalili Jr...
UNGA78: ‘Action is what the world needs’ – UN chief
The UN Secretary-General had a clear message on Wednesday to world leaders arriving in New York next week: “This is not a time for...
Fugitives wanted, not Grace Road Group: Fiji Home Affairs Minister Tikoduadua
Fiji's Minister for Immigration and Home Affairs, Pio Tikoduadua says it is unfortunate that the Grace Road Group Fiji is being dragged in the...
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Strategic competition in Pacific here to stay, Australian Minister says
Australian Minister for Defence Industry and Minister for Pacific Island Affairs Pat Conroy says strategic competition with China in the Pacific is a permanent...
Cook Islands General Election set for 12 August
The Cook Islands 2026 General Election will be held on Wednesday, August 12, the King’s Representative, Sir Tom Marsters, announced this morning.
In a radio...
Fiji PM says next election due between 24 December and early February 2027
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says Fiji’s next general election is expected to be held between 24 December 2026, and the first week of February...