Former Cook Islands PM urges continued Cook Islands–New Zealand partnership
Former Cook Islands Prime Minister Henry Puna says constitutional ties remain vital as funding suspension discussions continue behind closed doors
Speaking on Pacific Mornings, Puna...
Australia welcomes decision to host pre-COP in Fiji and Tuvalu
Australia welcomes the Pacific Islands Forum announcement that Fiji and Tuvalu will bring the world to the Pacific as part of the pre-COP climate...
Solomon Islands PM Manele calls for Pacific-led solutions to advance investment and security partnerships
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele, MP has called for Pacific-led solutions to advance investment and security partnerships as the Pacific Agenda: Investment, Security...
Japan to deploy missiles to island near Taiwan by 2031, says defence minister
Japan will deploy missiles to a tiny island near Taiwan within five years, its defence minister has said, in a move that is likely...
Pacific to host key COP31 Pre-Summit talks in Fiji and Tuvalu
The Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum and Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, Jeremiah Manele, has announced that the Pacific will host key lead-up...
French Senate votes on New Caledonia’s future status
French Senators on Tuesday (Paris Time) endorsed a Constitutional amendment text regarding New Caledonia's future status.
Two-hundred and fifteen senators (mostly an alliance between right...
U.S reaffirms long-term commitment to Pacific partnerships
The United States has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to building strong economic and security partnerships with Pacific Island countries, highlighting investment, private sector engagement...
U.S Deputy Secretary of State to visit Samoa
The United State Deputy Secretary of State, Christopher Landau is the second-highest official in Washington who will visit Samoa later this month.
Landau is already...
Japan seeks stronger defense ties with Pacific Island nations
Japan will bolster cooperation with Pacific Island countries in defense personnel exchanges, crisis response and cybersecurity as the maritime order faces increasing challenges, Defense...
Taiwan to join PIF after absence last year: MOFA
Taiwan is to attend the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders Meeting later this year in Palau, a senior diplomat said Tuesday, after it and...
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SPC must stay accountable to members as it approaches 80th anniversary
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Pacific Community (SPC) members must make clear decisions on priorities and resources to ensure the organisation continues delivering services for Pacific people, CRGA56 Chair...
Fiji Coalition partner SODELPA rejects Bill 32, demands full repeal of 2013 constitution
Fiji’s Social Democratic Liberal Party (SODELPA) has rejected the proposed Constitution Amendment Bill 2026, known as Bill 32, saying it retains key provisions of...