Pacific Women leaders push for stronger voice on energy, violence and inclusion
Pacific women leaders have gathered for the 2026 Pacific Islands Forum Women Leaders Meeting (PIFWLM), with ministers and senior representatives focusing on strengthening women's...
Pacific broadcasters commit to stronger regional media partnership
Media leaders from across the Asia-Pacific region signed a communique in Port Moresby Wednesday, marking the official close of the 16th Pacific Media Partnership...
PM Wale pledges Australia reset as Solomon Islands reviews China pact
Australia and Solomon Islands have agreed to elevate their relationship through a new comprehensive strategic treaty, with both leaders signalling a reset in ties...
Reject Bougainville result: Namah
Papua New Guinea Tourism Minister and Vanimo Green MP Belden Namah told Parliament Tuesday to reject the ratification of the 2019 Bougainville referendum result...
President Toroama warns PNG Parliament debate will test Bougainville’s independence mandate
President Ishmael Toroama says the overwhelming mandate delivered by Bougainville voters in the 2019 referendum is facing a critical test as Papua New Guinea’s...
Fiji PM not ruling out civil servants paycuts
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says Government has not ruled out further pay cuts for civil servants to mitigate global shock in fuel price affecting...
Japan, Palau align on PALM11 and Pacific priorities
Japan has pledged continued support for Palau and closer cooperation ahead of key Pacific regional meetings, following talks between Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu...
PNG PM calls for unity, respect and constitutional process as Parliament begins historic Bougainville...
PNG Prime Minister, James Marape has called on Papua New Guinea to approach the Bougainville question with wisdom, respect, and unity as Parliament begins...
Australia reaffirms commitment to Tuvalu during Governor-General’s visit
Tuvalu's Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Finance and Economic Development, Panapasi Nelesone, has highlighted climate change and support for Tuvaluans relocating to Australia...
Bougainville VP slams PNG Parliament debate as ‘premature’ Independence push
Bougainville Vice President and Minister responsible for the Bougainville Independence Mission, Ezekiel Masatt, has accused Papua New Guinea parliamentarians of debating Bougainville’s ratification process...
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Countries urged to ‘go further, faster’ and deliver on climate commitments
The United Nations climate chief called on Monday for countries to step up action to implement existing commitments, warning that fossil fuel dependency is...
Pacific nations strengthen climate response as tuna stocks shift beyond their waters
Pacific Island countries are strengthening efforts to respond to the growing impacts of climate change on tuna stocks, economies and livelihoods, with projections of...
Time to decide on Bougainville, Debate on 2019 referendum result to start
Bougainville Affairs Minister Manasseh Makiba is expected to table a draft sessional order on the ratification of the 2019 referendum results when Papua New...