Absolute power
A controversial government directive that will make politicians sole financial controllers of their districts has come under fire by bureaucrats.
The National Government’s Form 11...
Sir Collin Tukuitonga leads WHO transition team for incoming Western Pacific Regional Director
Sir Collin Tukuitonga will help pave the way for the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) incoming Western Pacific Regional Director, Tongan surgeon Dr Saia Ma’u...
Pacific countries look to strengthening Teieniwa Vision at UN meeting
By Leilani Reklai, at the UN COSP10 in Atlanta, U.S, for the Pacific Anti-Corruption Journalists Network
Pacific Countries at the Tenth Session of the...
NZ Foreign Affairs Minister to resume ‘Pacific reset’ plan again
New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says the government wants to resume and renew the Pacific reset strategy "with greater intensity".
The deputy prime...
U.S Indo-Pacific commander is ‘very concerned’ about escalation of China-Russia military ties
The head of the U.S Indo-Pacific Command said Monday he is “very concerned” about increased joint military actions by China and Russia in the...
Cook Islands’ international profile soars with COP28 and Forum leadership: Brown
Cook Islands’ profile on the international stage has never been higher than it is today, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Speaking in Parliament last week,...
Fiji to support MSG security strategy: Rabuka
Cabinet has agreed that the Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration collaborate with the Melanesian Spearhead Group Secretariat on the final MSG Security Strategy...
Bougainville leaders accuse police of orchestrating crimes by ‘the wanted boys’
A gang known as the "wanted boys" were allegedly armed by Bougainville police and carried out robberies for officers, who are now attempting to...
COP28 adopts ‘UAE consensus’ paving the way for fossil fuel transition
By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai, UAE
The President of COP28 Sultan Al Jaber has announced that participating parties have endorsed the ‘UAE Consensus’...
New Tuna Harvest Strategy
By Elenoa Dimaira in Rarotonga
A new Tropical Tuna Measure was adopted by the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission 20th meeting which concluded early...
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Free trade agreements with Pacific island nations proposed to protect regional posture
U.S Rep Ed Case has proposed a presidential initiative to negotiate free trade agreements with Pacific Island countries and extend duty-free treatment to certain...
Taiwan boosts support as Palau prepares to host Pacific Islands Forum
Taiwan is helping Palau prepare to host next year's Pacific Islands Forum, Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said on Saturday.
Lin, who was on a trip...
When the room says No but the Ocean says Now why Vanuatu chose a...
Op Ed by Lagi Toribau, Technical Advisor & Lead Negotiator for Vanuatu on Deep-Sea Ecosystems
When I arrived in Nairobi for UNEA-7, I carried with...