Commonwealth citizens to benefit from stronger legal protections agreed by law ministers
Commonwealth law ministers concluded their meeting in Fiji Wednesday by committing to new measures aimed at strengthening legal protections for people amid growing democratic,...
New OACPS Bureau meets in Brussels ahead of 2026 Summit
The new Bureau of the OACPS Committee of Ambassadors for the February to July 2026 term has held its first meeting at OACPS headquarters...
Commonwealth Law Ministers back Nadi declaration on democracy and good governance
The Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting in Nadi has adopted the Nadi Declaration on Democratic Resilience and Participation.
This was revealed during the Commonwealth Law Ministers...
Fiji assures Commonwealth on democratic stability
The Fiji government has reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring that democracy remains central to its leadership.
Minister for Justice...
Pacific transit of narcotics raises alarm after a massive shipment is seized
More than four tonnes of cocaine – worth as much as one and a half billion dollars on our streets – was destined for...
American Bar Association backing Pacific territories’ fight against deep-sea mining
The American Bar Association threw its weight behind Pacific Island opposition to deep-sea mining Monday, passing a resolution that brings more than 400,000 lawyers...
Winston Peters vows to change ‘disgraceful’ NZ visa rule, but the coalition’s not sure
NZ First leader Winston Peters is promising to make it easier for people to visit New Zealand from the Pacific, but his coalition partner...
PNG getting more ‘corrupt’, says TIPNG
Papua New Guinea’s democracy is at risk, as the country is rated among the top 30 corrupt nations in the world, as it prepares...
Solomon Islands scores 44 in latest global corruption perceptions index
Solomon Islands remains mired in “significant corruption challenges”, Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) warned today at the launch of the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI).
This...
‘This is the path’: Opetaia blazing Vegas trail to top
Jai Opetaia has always done things his own way, "so why stop now", the Australian world champion asks ahead of an historic and controversial...
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NZ Middle East evacuation flights will also assist stranded Pacific Island nationals
Foreign Minister Winston Peters says New Zealand’s plans to evacuate citizens from the Middle East will also extend to Pacific Island nationals stranded by...
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The Pacific region faces urgent climate threats requiring coordinated, culturally grounded solutions.
And the identity of Pacific communities is threatened by severe climate impacts, including...
Rights protection central to climate strategy
Human rights are firmly embedded in the Climate Mobility framework, reflecting Pacific values and international standards with ongoing community consultations.
Heike Alefsen, representative from the...