Bougainville at a crossroads: 2025 Vote to shape fate of Pacific’s Would-be nation
As the Autonomous Region of Bougainville heads into its general election in 2025 and goes to the polls tomorrow (Friday), the region finds itself...
EU delivers on investment promise with launch of first Pacific Business Forum in Fiji
The European Union officially launched the first-ever EU-Pacific Business Forum in Nadi, Fiji, with senior leaders promising deeper cooperation, concrete investments, and stronger ties...
Australia agrees to pay Pacific nation of Nauru $1.62 billion to house deportees
Australia has agreed to pay the tiny Pacific nation of Nauru A$2.5 billion (US$1.62 billion) over three decades to host deported non-citizens, with accommodation...
Tonga prepares for election as candidates step forward, foreign affairs bill looms large
Candidates running in Tonga’s upcoming election have until 10 October to submit their nominations.
When speaking to the media, Tonga’s Prime Minister Dr ‘Aisake Valu...
Unregistered people voted
It was discovered that close to 20 people from different constituencies were able to cast votes despite being unregistered, confirmed Electoral Commissioner Tuiafelolo John...
UN Chief hails PNG’s leadership on peace, democracy and development
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres made history today as the first serving UN chief to address Papua New Guinea’s Parliament, commending the country’s achievements...
UN stands with Papua New Guinea to hold major polluters accountable
United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres has hailed Papua New Guinea’s climate leadership and biodiversity stewardship, pledging that the UN will stand firmly with the...
Cook Islands’ top diplomat resigns amid diplomatic tensions with New Zealand
The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) has resigned after about a decade in the role, a surprise decision that...
FAST leads with 15 seats, HRPP secures 9
The Samoan Electoral Commission has confirmed 27 parliamentary seats, as the official count for the 2025 general election enters its third day.
Twelve seats were...
6PAC+ prepares IMO submissions, demands just transition
"We want to ensure the International Maritime Organisation is in alignment with principles of international environmental law and advances a just and equitable transition...
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Pacific nations warned to guard sovereignty as Greenland tensions rise
Pacific leaders are being urged to stay vigilant as renewed United States interest in Greenland exposes the risks small nations face when powerful countries...
Military set to launch drone tests over Guam next week
Small drones will fill the skies over the waters of Guam next week for the Department of War’s operational tests, a component of the...