Taiwan rejects Nauru’s ‘Province of China’ label, says ‘does not reflect reality’
The Taipei Trade Office in Fiji has rejected the Nauru government's characterisation of Taiwan as a “province” of China.
Last week, Nauru's Cabinet issued a...
Health Services for U.S Veterans from Freely Associated States remain elusive
Securing essential healthcare services for U.S military veterans from three North Pacific nations remains a persistent challenge.
Despite the US Congress specifically authorising in-country services...
Pacific leaders push Climate justice and sea-level rise action
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General, Baron Waqa has called for stronger regional and global action on climate justice and sea-level rise, warning that climate...
NZ defence spend meets Pacific reality of rising drug threat
New Zealand is boosting its maritime defence capabilities as Pacific leaders warn the region is facing a growing drug trafficking crisis that no single...
Pacific digital growth fuels cybercrime risk, warns expert
Fiji and the Pacific’s expanding digital infrastructure creates both enormous and significant vulnerabilities that could be exploited by transnational organised crime groups.
Pacific Programme at...
‘We always stay hopeful’: Umaga on Moana Pasifika’s future
Moana Pasifika's head coach Fa'alogo Tana Umaga says they are still hopeful the team continue on in Super Rugby Pacific in 2027.
Speaking at the...
Vanuatu to sign Nakamal Agreement with Australia, Namele Agreement with China: PM Napat
Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat has confirmed the government will sign the landmark Nakamal Agreement with Australia, as well as the Namele Agreement with...
AOSIS welcome UN Climate vote as push for accountability grows
Alliance of Small Island States and climate advocates have welcomed the overwhelming United Nations General Assembly vote backing the International Court of Justice’s climate...
Australia hails Pacific leadership after landmark ICJ vote
Australia has shown its support behind a landmark United Nations General Assembly resolution welcoming the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) advisory opinion on climate...
EU backs UN Climate ruling, Calls for faster action on fossil fuels
The European Union (EU) has welcomed the United Nations General Assembly’s adoption of a landmark resolution supporting the International Court of Justice’s Advisory Opinion...
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SPC must stay accountable to members as it approaches 80th anniversary
The Pacific Community (SPC) must remain responsive to its members’ priorities and accountable for its work as it approaches its 80th anniversary, Director-General Dr...
Tonga urges SPC members to ensure decisions deliver for Pacific people
Pacific Community (SPC) members must make clear decisions on priorities and resources to ensure the organisation continues delivering services for Pacific people, CRGA56 Chair...
Fiji Coalition partner SODELPA rejects Bill 32, demands full repeal of 2013 constitution
Fiji’s Social Democratic Liberal Party (SODELPA) has rejected the proposed Constitution Amendment Bill 2026, known as Bill 32, saying it retains key provisions of...