It is NCDs – Seruiratu – ‘Deadliest crisis in the Pacific region isn’t criminal...
The deadliest crisis in the Pacific region isn’t criminal activities such as drug and human trafficking but non-communicable diseases (NCDs) which also pose a...
Vanuatu Chief justice orders amendment of constitutional application against dissolution of parliament
The chief justice of Vanuatu has ordered the amendment of a constitutional application against the dissolution of Vanuatu's parliament to exclude the president of...
Australian PM Albanese defends record in Pacific amid concerns of Chinese influence
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has downplayed concerns his government is not active in the Pacific amid concerns China could purchase privately-owned islands off...
U.S Senator Blackburn pays courtesy visit to Solomon Islands PM Sogavare
A delegation from the United States Government led by Senator Marsha Blackburn made a courtesy visit to Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare in Honiara Wednesday.
The...
Australia and the Pacific: now for the hard part
By James Batley
Australia’s new government has made a strong start in the Pacific islands since its election in May. Early visits by Prime...
PNG Government Cabinet announced
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has announced his cabinet line-up.
PM Marape has put together a 33-member cabinet, with the Minister of Bougainville...
China’s ambition to change status quo must be stopped: Visiting Japan lawmaker
Calling China's launches of ballistic missiles in its recent military exercises earlier this month “unacceptable,” Japanese parliamentarian Keiji Furuya, who is on a three-day...
China to build PNG anti-narcotics lab to test drugs
The Chinese government has pledged to build a national narcotics laboratory in the country to boost the capability of the Royal PNG Constabulary amidst...
Tuimalealiifano reappointed as Samoa Head of State
Samoa's Legislative Assembly this morning reappointed Tuimaleali’ifano Vaaletoa Sualauvi II as the Head of State for a second term of five years.
The announcement came...
Dissolving Vanuatu Parliament irresponsible: Regenvanu
The former Vanuatu Leader of the Opposition, Ralph Regenvanu, has labelled the decision of the Council of Ministers (COM) to request the President to...
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‘The right person’: What did Solomon Islanders vote for?
After a relatively well-organised and peaceful day of voting in Solomon Islands, the electoral commission is working with donor partners to safely transport ballot...
IRENA Assembly President urges global action for renewable energy transition
The President of the 14th IRENA Assembly and Rwanda Minister of Infrastructure, Jimmy Gasore, has recognised the historic progress achieved at COP28 through the...
IRENA DG urges accelerated action towards renewable energy goals
The Director General of IRENA, Francesco La Camera has told the opening session of the 14th International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Assembly in Abu...