Marles reaffirms Australia’s role amid Cook Islands-China ties, U.S aid freeze
Australian deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has reaffirmed Australia's commitment to being the “partner of choice” for the Cook Islands and the wider Pacific,...
MP Marie Louise Milne vows to be a strong voice for Vanuatu women
While the 14th Legislature officially commenced Tuesday with the usual formalities, one presence stood out—Marie Louise Milne, the only female Vanuatu Member of Parliament...
Vanuatu’s new PM seeks stronger ties with the United States
Newly appointed Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat has expressed Vanuatu's desire to strengthen ties with the United States, calling for increased U.S presence in...
Five Tanna MPs hold PM position and key ministerial portfolios
The newly elected Prime Minister (PM) of Vanuatu, Jotham Napat, has appointed four Members of Parliament (MPs) from his constituency as state ministers, holding...
Cook Islands Cabinet backs China deal, Prime Minister Brown
Cook Islands Cabinet ministers have confidence in Prime Minister Mark Brown's leadership and have endorsed the comprehensive strategic agreement the country will sign with...
New Zealand rethinks opposition to deep-sea mining
New Zealand is considering withdrawing its support for an international ban on deep-sea mining, the country's resources minister told AFP on Tuesday.
Resources Minister Shane...
PNG PM Marape congratulates new Vanuatu PM Napat
Prime Minister James Marape on behalf of the Government and people of Papua New Guinea, has extended his congratulations to Jotham Napat on his...
French Overseas Minister Manuel Valls to visit Nouméa for key political talks
French Minister for Overseas Manuel Valls has announced he will travel to New Caledonia on 22 February to pursue talks on the French territory's...
Jotham Napat elected Vanuatu’s new Prime Minister
Jotham Napat has been elected as Vanuatu’s new Prime Minister, securing the top post unopposed Tuesday.
Former Prime Minister Charlot Salwai, leader of the Reunification...
PNG achieves milestone in maritime sovereignty
The Papua New Guinea Government has reached a landmark achievement with the formal submission of its geographical co-ordinates under the United Nations Convention on...
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