U.S Pacific summit faces rocky start as island leaders reject Washington’s offers
U.S attempts to bolster ties with Pacific islands have suffered a major blow on the eve of its landmark summit, with Solomon Islands rejecting...
Solomon Islands refusing to sign 11-point declaration at historic Pacific-U.S meeting
Solomon Islands has signalled it won't sign on to an 11-point declaration between the United States and Pacific Island nations, dealing a blow to...
U.S Defence secretary Austin welcomes Marshall Islands President to Pentagon
U.S Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Austin III has met with Marshall Islands President David Kabua, who is in Washington to participate in the...
Fiji PM leads the Pacific to Washington will hold first official meeting with U.S...
Fijian Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama will meet the American President Joe Biden at a Pacific Island Leaders' Summit at the White House on 29...
Biden’s summit with Pacific leaders is a direct response to China, but the U.S...
Opinion by Gerard Finin and Terence Wesley-Smith
This week, the White House will host its first-ever summit with Pacific Islands leaders. The Pacific spans nearly...
Five former Vanuatu PMs in race to replace Loughman
Five former prime ministers of Vanuatu are lining up to contest the election in a little over two weeks.
They are Serge Vohor in Santo,...
Forum statement on UN anniversary deems Russia’s threats on nuclear weapons ‘unacceptable’
A Pacific Islands Forum statement released to mark the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons has criticised Russia's invasion of Ukraine,...
What to expect from Biden’s summit with Pacific island leaders
By Richard Herr
When the White House announced that President Joe Biden will host U.S – Pacific Island Country Summit on 28–29 September, it noted...
Palau concerned about China’s pressure but committed to Taiwan
Despite pressure from China to do otherwise, Palau intends to continue diplomatic relations with Taiwan, said Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr.
He noted, however, that...
Solomons ‘unfairly targeted’ since recognising China, its Prime Minister tells UN
The prime minister of the Solomon Islands complained on Friday that his country had been subjected to "a barrage of unwarranted and misplaced criticisms,...
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Solomon Islands Opposition leader Wale calls for unity as new govt talks begin, vows...
Solomon Islands Opposition Leader Matthew Wale says discussions among political leaders to identify the country’s next Prime Minister are a normal and necessary part...
Outgoing Solomon Islands PM Manele rejects claims he is weak and indecisive
Outgoing Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has defended his leadership style, rejecting accusations that he is weak and indecisive and insisting that consultation...
Former Vanuatu PM Salwai, Kilman question France’s commitment on Matthew and Hunter
The Ambassador of France to Vanuatu, Jean-Baptiste Jeangène Vilmer, has described a recent article on the position of the Kanak and Socialist National Liberation...