PNG liquor ban for three months during election period
Papua New Guinea Police Minister William Onglo plans a three-month liquor ban to be imposed during the election period from 12 May to 29...
Morrison defends relations with Solomon Islands after ‘invasion’ claim
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has today defended Australia's relations with the Solomon Islands despite the Pacific nation's leader slamming critics of its security deal...
Scott Morrison has not spoken to Solomon Islands prime minister since calling election
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has not spoken with the prime minister of Solomon Islands since the Australian election campaign began but insists he wants...
Defence experts’ warning following China’s security deal with Solomon Islands
The question on the lips of many Australians right now is what is China up to in the Solomon Islands and should our government...
Fiji High Court grants order to seize Russian superyacht
The Fiji High Court has granted an application to seize Russian superyacht Amadea berthed at the Lautoka wharf.
The Office of the Director of Public...
Pacific nations walk geopolitical tightrope over Ukraine war, as nuclear legacy looms
Some Pacific island nations have been left walking a geopolitical tightrope in their response to the war in Ukraine, as they try to balance...
Two-week arms ultimatum: PNG Police Commissioner
Anyone caught with an illegal unlicensed firearm in Papua New Guinea, faces life in prison.
With nine days to go before the Issue of Writs,...
United States to invite Pacific leaders to White House, ramp up diplomatic ties
U.S President Joe Biden's administration plans to step up diplomatic engagement with Pacific Island countries, Indo-Pacific coordinator Kurt Campbell said on Monday, including inviting...
Envoy’s suggestions to fix Australia and Solomon Islands’ relationship
Solomon Islands' High Commissioner to Australia has suggested the relationship between the two upset nations can be resolved through simple communication and the expansion...
Australia election: Climate the most important security issue, say military and political leaders
By Nic Maclellan
As voters in Australia head to the polls on 21 May, there is increasing debate over the link between climate change...
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Forum Economic Ministers back regional action on energy crisis and economic inclusion
Pacific finance ministers have reaffirmed their commitment to stronger regional cooperation, energy security and economic resilience as they concluded the 2026 Forum Economic Ministers...
Bougainville MP calls for managed transition toward self-government and Independence
Bougainville Regional Member Peter Tsiamalili Jr has called for a carefully managed transition toward greater self-government and eventual independence for Bougainville, arguing that the...
NZ PM Luxon, PM Rabuka discuss fuel crisis and drug threats
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has reaffirmed Fiji’s importance as a key regional partner following a phone conversation with Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka...