FSM’s hedging strategy aims at keeping peace in Pacific region
Torn between two superpowers, the Federated States of Micronesia(FSM) cautiously navigates a complex diplomatic arena with a hedging approach.
Washington calculates its treads as well.
The...
China ‘not an enemy,’ but supports ‘rule of law’ in South China sea: PNG...
Papua New Guinea said it does not see China as “an enemy,” but is supporting the Philippines in advocacy for the international community to...
Tonga’s prime minister says he’s open to Chinese help with security support at an...
Tonga’s prime minister said on Thursday he is open to Beijing’s offer of security support when the South Pacific kingdom hosts a major regional...
MSG governing body approves secretariat’s 2024 work programme and budget
The Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Secretariat’s 2024 Work Programme and Budget was endorsed by the MSG Foreign Ministers Meeting (FMM) following the conclusion of...
AOSIS Chair urges action-oriented approach ahead of Fourth SIDS Conference
Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS)chair and Samoan Ambassador to the United Nations, Fatumanava Pa’olelei Luteru is calling for ambitious action-oriented outcomes from the...
Talking up the Pacific Way- Forum country visits continue in Samoa, PNG
The Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum, Henry Puna, says there has never been a more momentous time for the region to get...
Fiji PM rejects using aid as diplomatic weapon
Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka affirms that the Pacific nation will not use aid as a means of driving other countries against each other.
He...
Pacific Ocean Commissioner opens Palau Office, focuses on gender equality and regional cooperation
The Office of the Pacific Ocean Commissioner (OPOC) has officially opened in Palau, led by Pacific Ocean Commissioner Dr Filimon Manoni.
A core mission of...
Pope’s visit to PNG deferred to September
Pope Francis, head of the Catholic Church visit to PNG is now pushed back to September this year.
According to Cardinal Sir John Ribat, Archbishop...
How to enter the Pacific Engagement Visa ballot
By Stephen Howes and Athualla Rasheed
Australia is about to launch a new visa that will for the first time create a Pacific quota...
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Australia guarantees Tuvalu’s security in $110m pact
Australia is guaranteeing Tuvalu's security under a new pact as it pledges more than $110 million (US$72 million) in a development package.
The memorandum of...
Bougainville president makes plea to PNG, Let my people go
Bougainville President Ishmael Toroama Wednesday made an impassioned plea to the Papua New Guinea Government: “Let my people go.”
“Two years ago I pleaded with...
Jail term for former Fijian PM Bainimarama and suspended Police chief Qilio
Former Fijian Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has been sentenced to one-year imprisonment by Acting Chief Justice Salesi Temo at the Suva High Court.
Suspended Police...