Solomon Islands PM in Australia for bilateral talks, visit China to ‘reaffirm’ ties
Solomon Islands new Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele is in Australia on his first state visit since taking office.
A meeting with Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese...
New Caledonia independence group demands Indigenous leader’s release from custody in mainland France
Members of a pro-independence movement in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia demanded on Monday the “release and immediate return” of the Indigenous...
U.S offers direct assistance in war against drugs
The American Government is prepared to provide direct assistance to Fiji in combating the escalating cases of drug trafficking in the country.
U.S deputy Secretary...
Pacific Islands countries unite to tackle security threats
Climate change, transnational crimes, and geopolitical tensions are at the forefront of the Pacific Regional and National Security Conference.
Over 150 diplomats and Pacific Island...
More unrest in New Caledonia after detained Kanak activists sent to France
Renewed protests have erupted in New Caledonia after indigenous Kanak independence activists that French authorities blame for last month’s riots were arrested and some...
Benny Wenda welcomes the launch of West Papua People’s Liberation Front to drive independence...
The United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) President Benny Wenda has welcomed the launch of the West Papua People’s Liberation Front (GR-PWP), a...
Yap narrowly votes for political status review; constitutional change in the offing
Yap voters gave the nod to a review of the state’s political status, a decision that would commence the process for Yap’s constitutional amendment...
Security expert calls for unity against “Polycrisis” at Pacific Security Conference
The director of the Pacific Security College Professor Dave Peebles, has addressed one of the urgent security challenges confronting the Pacific.
And Professor Peebles shared...
Fiji PM Rabuka says unified response needed for security challenges facing the region
Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has called for urgent collective action to address the complex “polycrisis” threatening the Blue Pacific.
“Seeing everyone here highlights the...
Forum SG Waqa calls for regional solidarity against climate and security threats
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General, Baron Waqa today highlighted the importance of Pacific unity in addressing critical security issues affecting the region.
“We gather here...
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At least 10 feared dead in Gold Ridge Pit collapse in Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands Police are now at the Gold Ridge mine site as reports emerge that at least 10 bodies have been recovered after a...
More Pacific defence partnerships likely after PNG and NZ sign agreement, expert says
The new defence agreement between Papua New Guinea (PNG) and New Zealand could lead to more joint training, maritime patrols and regional cooperation as...
Signing the U.S shiprider agreement is selling our sovereignty: Sogavare
Solomon Islands leader of the Opposition, Manasseh Sogavare, has warned that the ruling government’s plan to sign a shiprider agreement with the United States...