Pacific Ambassadors in Tokyo meet Troika officials ahead of Kizuna Talanoa
The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat says Pacific Ambassadors in Tokyo met with senior officials from Forum Troika member countries ahead of the Japan–Pacific Islands...
Greenpeace International urges governments to defend international law, as evidence suggests breaches by deep...
As the International Seabed Authority (ISA) opens its 31st Session Monday, Greenpeace International urges member states to take firm and swift action if breaches...
Ombudsman’s referral of PNG Chief Justice Sir Gibbs ‘unprecedented’: PM Marape
Papua New Guinea Chief Justice Sir Gibbs Salika has been referred by the Ombudsman Commission to the acting Public Prosecutor, in what the Government...
Solomon Islands rejoin UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan
The Solomon Islands Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade has announced that Solomon Islands will once again contribute to United Nations peacekeeping operations...
Fiji PM defends democracy and economic reforms
Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to democracy, economic reform and national unity in his response to the Presidential address...
French ships visit Hobart amid regional tensions
As France announced it would increase its nuclear arsenal in a major development of its defence policy, its navy docked in Australia, sending a...
Commonwealth Secretary General warns global order is failing people
Commonwealth Secretary General Shirley Botchwey used her remarks at the 26th Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers Meeting (CFAMM) in London to highlight global challenges and...
France-New Caledonia governance deal no sure thing
New Caledonia's fraught path to a new governance deal with France is no certainty, with significant political challenges ahead.
Paris and Noumea have engaged in...
Palau Senate pushes back against U.S accusations of corruption against Baules
“We should not allow any nation to carelessly make unsubstantiated accusations against a Palauan leader,” Senator Eldebechel said during a recent Senate session, as...
Pacific-led initiatives set to eliminate cervical cancer across the Pacific
Rollout of safe initiatives across Pacific to prevent cervical cancer and save lives receives $5.1 million (US$3 million) boost.
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‘Test of regionalism’: Pacific church group calls for review of Israel’s PIF role
The region's premier ecumenical organisation is calling for Israel's new partnership with the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) to be reviewed.
The Pacific Conference of Churches...
‘Cut the umbilical cord’: Bougainville’s bid to break away from Papua New Guinea faces...
For decades, the distant island of Bougainville has fought for secession from Papua New Guinea, for a future as an independent nation of its...
Fiji passport ranks 97th globally, opens 78 destinations
Fijian passport holders can access 78 overseas destinations without obtaining a traditional visa in advance, but Fiji ranks 97th globally and 11th among 14...