Pro-independence FLNKS ‘unequivocally’ reject latest agreement for New Caledonia
The signing of a new agreement on New Caledonia's political and financial future has triggered a fresh wave of reactions from across the French...
Japan restarts nuclear power plant almost 15 years since Fukushima disaster
The world's biggest nuclear power plant has been restarted for the first time since the 2011 Fukushima disaster, its Japanese operator confirmed, despite persistent...
American Samoa, Google ink deal to build fiber optic cable linking to Bulikula
American Samoa has signed an agreement with Google to build a fiber-optic cable connecting the U.S territory to Fiji and French Polynesia as part...
New Zealand and Palau eye the next two Pacific Forums
New Zealand and Palau have agreed to cooperate closely on Pacific regional issues, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says.
“As the next two hosts of the...
Another New Caledonia agreement signed in Paris
New Caledonia's politicians and French President Emmanuel Macron have signed a new political and financial agreement concerning the French Pacific territory.
The Elysée-Oudinot Accord was...
Motuopua’a resigns as Vaisigano No.2 MP
The Member of Parliament for Vaisigano No.2, Motuopua'a Henny Papalii, resigned from parliament as an MP to join the Fa'atuatua i le Atua Samoa...
U.S warns China targeting Pacific democracies as COFA ties deepen
Warnings that Beijing is actively targeting Pacific democracies have intensified in the United States.
As Washington renews its strategic compact ties with three Micronesian nations,...
PM signals major Indo-Pacific pivot to counter ‘rupturing’ global order
New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has signalled a decisive shift in New Zealand’s foreignand economic outlook, placing the Indo-Pacific region at the centre...
Pro-France MPs confront Macron at New Caledonia talks
Talks on New Caledonia's political future have been underway in Paris after French President Emmanuel Macron launched a fresh roundtable on Friday, despite the...
BBNJ Agreement comes into force, marking milestone for global ocean governance
The Pacific Ocean Commissioner, Filimon Manoni, has welcomed the entry into force of the landmark Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement that came into...
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OACPS must adapt to global challenges, Secretary General says
The Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) must strengthen its institutions, improve coordination and focus on implementation as it responds to growing...
Tonga PM calls for Climate adaptation investment, says resilience is Pacific’s top security challenge
Tonga Prime Minister Lord Fatafehi Fakafanua has called for greater investment in climate adaptation, saying Pacific Island countries face their biggest security challenge from...
Not all bad news: SPREP highlights potential benefits of El Niño for some Pacific...
While El Niño is often associated with drought and extreme prolonged dry conditions for the western Pacific and wetter than normal conditions in the...