U.S rejects sovereignty fears over Solomons Shiprider deal
The United States has insisted its newly signed Shiprider Agreement with Solomon Islands is designed to strengthen, not undermine, the country’s sovereignty.
And it says...
Nauru officially renamed Republic of Naoero
Nauru has officially adopted Republic of Naoero as its new official name, with the government describing the change as the beginning of renewed national...
Vanuatu appoints Joe Natuman as Special envoy for Maritime Boundaries and Decolonisation
Vanuatu's Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and External Trade, Marc Ati, has appointed former Prime Minister Joe Natuman as the Special Envoy of...
Naoero backs fair seabed governance as ISA extends NORI exploration contract
The Republic of Naoero has reaffirmed its call for fair, transparent and workable seabed governance after the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Council approved a...
Pacific summit to put ‘human face’ on climate change
Foreign leaders are being urged to not avert their gaze from the impacts of climate change and witness them firsthand in the Pacific region.
Tuvalu...
‘Listen to the Pacific’: NZ urged to rethink regional approach
New Zealand needs to rethink how it engages with its Pacific neighbours, focusing more on listening and partnership than pressure, University of Canterbury Professor...
Solomons PM says U.S to finance key port after Chinese interest
The United States is in advanced talks to fund a port in the Solomon Islands, the Pacific nation's leader said, reinvigorating a race for...
Nauru Airlines Appoints Wendy Bowden as Chief Executive Officer
Nauru Airlines has appointed Wendy Bowden as its new Chief Executive Officer, saying she will lead the airline's next phase of growth with a...
NZ Foreign Minister backs stronger Pacific Women’s leadership ahead of Forum Meeting
New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters has reaffirmed his country's support for stronger Pacific parliamentary cooperation and increased women's representation, telling Pacific women parliamentarians...
Taiwan halts LNG spot purchases from PNG over office closure
Taiwan State-owned CPC Corp, has temporarily suspended spot market purchases of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Papua New Guinea, after its foreign minister earlier...
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U.S calls for end to UN decolonisation committee, criticises Pacific visits
The United States has called for the abolition of the United Nations Special Committee on Decolonisation, dismissing its annual work and visits to the...
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Pacific leaders must use the momentum from the Fiji-Tuvalu Pre-COP31 meeting to secure climate finance, strengthen regional resilience and ensure the voices of vulnerable...
U.S Ambassador vacancies threaten global influence, national security
Delays in confirming United States Ambassadors are weakening Washington’s global influence and creating opportunities for China and Russia to expand their diplomatic presence, the...