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...
Ministerial Meetings to shape priorities for 54th Pacific Islands Forum
A series of high-level Ministerial Meetings of the Pacific Islands Forum will begin this month in Suva, bringing together senior officials, government ministers, and...
ISA Deep-Sea Mining talks hit divergent views over key economic body
With pressure mounting inside and outside the International Seabed Authority (ISA), the Council has agreed to continue work on the long-awaited draft regulations for...
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Palau President Whipps pushes for fixed annual Forum date
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr says he will push Forum Leaders to set a fixed annual date for the...
Kiribati President Maamau hands Small Island States Chair to Palau
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Kiribati President Taneti Maamau has called for stronger advocacy and support for Small Island States as he handed...
Palau takes SIS Chair, President Whipps calls for results that reach the people
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr has called on Small Island States (SIS) leaders to focus on practical outcomes...