Tonga Crown Prince calls for ‘Ocean of Peace’ vision
The Tongan Crown Prince has urged Pacific leaders to define peace beyond security at a major regional summit in Suva this week.
Speaking at the...
Over 400 candidates contest Bougainville Parliamentary election
More than 400 candidates have put their hands up to contest the Bougainville general election in September, hoping to enter parliament.
Incumbent President Ishmael Toroama...
New Zealand snub a clear message for Cook Islands, says Opposition
New Zealand’s top political leaders skipping the Cook Islands’ 60th Constitution anniversary, seen as a rebuke over closer ties with China, has sparked widespread...
Solomon Islands Police Commissioner’s job up for grab
Barely a month ago, Solomon Islands Police Commissioner Mostyn Mangau, was the darling of the government.
He earned the Order of the British Empire (OBE)...
Fijians get fast-track entry with Australia’s SmartGate
Fijians with biometric e-passports can now use Australia’s SmartGate system at all international airports.
Immigration Minister Viliame Naupoto states this shows Australia trusts Fiji’s passport...
Pacific Trade Ministers to meet in Fiji
New Zealand Minister of State for Trade and Investment Nicola Grigg will travel to Fiji this week to attend the Pacific Island Forum’s Trade...
Climate justice push turns to leaders after court loss
Political leadership is needed on climate change, experts say following the rejection of a landmark case in the Australian Federal Court.
On Tuesday, the court...
NZ PM defends absence at Cook Islands 60th celebrations amid community criticism
New Zealand Prime Minister is defending his decision to not send any representatives from the Government to the Cook Islands’ 60th celebration of self...
French Overseas Minister Manuel Valls begins first official visit to French Polynesia
French Minister for Overseas Manuel Valls landed in French Polynesia on Wednesday (Tuesday local time) for his first official visit to the territory.
The one-week...
Debate on seabed mining in Tonga praised, but legal concerns are raised
A legal expert and environment advocate says Tonga’s public dialogue last Friday brought urgent concerns around deep sea mining into focus.
Lori Osmundsen is one...
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Pacific shipping lifeline faces crisis as experts push wind-powered transition
For many Pacific Island communities, a delayed ship does not just mean inconvenience. It can mean empty store shelves, fuel shortages and isolation.
“Shipping is...
Timor-Leste is vulnerable to ‘infiltration by foreign organised crime’, President José Ramos-Horta says
Timor-Leste is vulnerable to “infiltration by foreign organised crime”, the country’s president, José Ramos-Horta, has warned.
His comments come as Australian federal police (AFP) confirmed...
Fiji Climate Change Minister set key priorities to accelerate Pacific climate action
“1.5 is not negotiable and is a red line grounded in science and in our lived reality.”
This was the strong reminder from Fiji's Minister...