Independence must not be compromised: Bougainville President
Bougainville's political aspirations on independence must never be compromised, says ABG president Ishmael Toroama.
He said this while speaking at the launching of the Bougainville...
‘Pay more attention’: Taiwan’s foreign minister warns Australia of China’s rise in the Pacific
Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Joseph Wu has warned Australia must pay more attention to China’s increasing presence in the Indo-Pacific, describing Beijing's new security pact...
Former Australian envoy says Australia’s lost Pacific trust
A former Australian envoy to the Solomons Islands has accused Australia’s government of losing the trust of South Pacific island countries and of ushering...
Mourners gather to welcome Basil, Maino caskets, Call for thorough probe into Basil’s death
“My son, my son, who is going to take care of me now, where will I get help, who is going to take care...
Tonga may be forced to dissolve parliament – Moala
The loss of a fourth MP in Tonga to election petitions could lead to the dissolution of the parliament.
The latest MP to lose his...
Beijing to visit Solomon Islands raising Pacific naval base fears
China’s foreign minister is expected to visit the Solomon Islands by the end of the month, in a move that has heightened fears that...
Forum SG hosts Solomon Islands ‘Tok Stori’ session
Pacific Forum Leaders and Foreign Ministers attended a unique 'Tok Stori' hybrid event in Suva on Tuesday 10 May.
The event was initiated by the...
Tuvalu, sinking in the Pacific, fears becoming a superpower ‘pawn’
Tuvalu fears that climate change, an existential threat to the Pacific nation, is being forgotten and it worries that fellow island nations could become...
Vanuatu president warns against ‘dictatorship’ if Justice Ministry is abolished
Vanuatu's outgoing president, Obed Moses Tallis, has urged the government not to abolish the ministry of justice, warning of a “dictatorial system”.
His opening speech...
Chinese ambassador says Solomons pact no threat to Australia
A Chinese ambassador says China's engagement with South Pacific island countries poses no threat to Australia, responding to fears that Beijing will establish a...
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Australia backs Pacific clean energy transition amid fossil fuel concerns
Australia has pledged further support for the Pacific’s transition to renewable energy, while facing concerns from some Pacific countries over its role as a...
Pre-COP climate summit’s low world leader turnout in Fiji and Tuvalu defended by Chris...
Energy Minister Chris Bowen says an estimated $20 million(US$13.93 million) taxpayer price for the pre-COP climate summit in Fiji is the cost of diplomacy...
Fiji Opposition leader Seruiratu questions 09 December referendum date
Fiji Opposition Leader Inia Seruiratu has questioned the Government’s decision to set 09 December 2026 as the date for a constitutional referendum, saying Parliament...