NZ to provide support for Solomon Islands election
Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Defence Minister Judith Collins Monday announced New Zealand will provide logistics support for the upcoming Solomon Islands election.
“We’re sending...
Chinese, Nauruan presidents hold talks for first time since resuming ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Nauruan President David Adeang held talks in Beijing on Monday.
Xi noted that Nauru's political decision to adhere to the...
Marshall Islands launches public engagement on new Compact deal
While both Palau and the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) have endorsed their new Compacts of Free Association with Washington, the Marshall Islands just...
State of Emergency declared in East Sepik Province
Papua New Guinea’s East Sepik Provincial Administration has declared a state of emergency, effective Monday, until further notice.
Mother nature in the last few days...
U.S, FSM begin exploring military training opportunities in Yap
Washington and the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) have reaffirmed their defence and security ties, toasting a fresh economic package under the newly signed...
Progress in Vanuatu’s bid to have climate change damage recognised in international law
Small island nations are another step closer to holding the world’s big polluters to account for the harm they cause from their emissions.
Vanuatu made...
Nauruan president starts six-day China visit
Nauru President David Adeang arrived in Beijing on Sunday, embarking on a six-day state visit to China from Sunday to 29 March.
It marks the...
PIF Secretariat submits written statement to the International Court of Justice
The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat has submitted a written statement to the International Court of Justice on the question of the Obligations of States...
Former Cook Islands deputy PM jailed on fraud and corruption charges
Former Cook Islands deputy Prime Minister Robert Tepaitau and two other former high-ranking Government officials were handed jail terms Friday for fraud and corruption...
Chinese Communist Party-backed businessman in Fiji is a top Australian criminal target
From his perch at the hilltop Yue Lai Hotel, China-born entrepreneur Zhao Fugang enjoys a panoramic view of Fiji’s seaside capital, Suva.
But the hotel...
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Neville Choi takes PINA presidency as Moala steps down
By Pita Ligaiula in Savusavu
Papua New Guinea Media Council President Neville Choi has been elected President of the Pacific Islands News Association (PINA),...
PNG secures bid to host 2028 Pacific Media Summit
By Pita Ligaiula in Savusavu
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‘Rising seas are sinking futures’
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