Australia PM to meet Tuvalu counterpart with security top of mind
Australia is strengthening security ties with Tuvalu as leaders build on a recent, landmark treaty.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will host Feleti Teo in Brisbane...
Court declares Solomon Islands PM’s nomination time to election does not comply with Constitution,...
The Solomon Islands High Court has granted declaration sought by the Leader of Opposition, Mathew Wale that the nomination period up to the date...
Medicinal cannabis now permitted in Cook Islands with prescription
Islanders and visitors can now bring in medicinal cannabis into the country from New Zealand and Australia provided they meet certain requirements, says Te...
Pacific island leaders in China amid intensifying regional competition
Jeremiah Manele and Charlot Salwai, the prime ministers of the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu, are in China this week.
Their visits come as Beijing seeks...
Media policy critics ‘good for us’, Papua New Guinea’s Communications Minister says
Papua New Guinea's Communication Minister Timothy Masiu says he is open to criticism regarding the government's proposed new media policy.
The proposed media policy, which...
Pacific churches invite prayers on Kanaky and Ma’ohi Nui Freedom Sunday
The Pacific Conference of Churches (PCC) is inviting all people of good will to share prayers and support on 14 July for a Kanaky...
Japan prepares to host Pacific Island leaders for summit this month
Japan stands ready to welcome Pacific Island leaders in the upcoming 10th Pacific Island Leaders Meeting (Palm10) summit in Tokyo from 16-18 July.
Japan’s Defence...
Fiji AG Leung says there can be no returning to the dark days of...
Fiji's Attorney General Graham Leung delivered his maiden speech in Parliament Monday saying that he saw it as his duty to promote respect for...
Tjibaou and Metzdorf win New Caledonia’s seats in French National Assembly
By Nic Maclellan
In New Caledonia, Emmanuel Tjibaou has won a seat in the French National Assembly – the first time in 38 years that...
Five New Caledonia pro-independence leaders to remain in mainland France jails – Appeal Court
Five New Caledonia pro-independence leaders will continue to serve a preliminary term in several jails in mainland France, pending their trial, a Nouméa court...
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Pacific group urges public submissions on U.S-backed deep-sea exploration proposal
A proposal to explore for deep-sea minerals in international waters between Kiribati, the Cook Islands and French Polynesia is open for public comment until...
Congregational Christian Church of American Samoa passes resolution opposing deep-sea mining
The Congregational Christian Church of American Samoa, the largest church denomination in the territory, has formally declared its strong opposition to deep-sea mining within...
U.S rejects sovereignty fears over Solomons Shiprider deal
The United States has insisted its newly signed Shiprider Agreement with Solomon Islands is designed to strengthen, not undermine, the country’s sovereignty.
And it says...