Australia announces $30 million fuel support for Fiji as Wong confirms Vuvale Union deal
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has announced a $30 million (US$21.66 million) budget support package for Fiji to help respond to the global fuel...
Australia pledges stronger Security support as Fiji-Australia Vuvale Union takes shape
Australian Minister for Pacific Island Affairs Pat Conroy says Australia stands “shoulder to shoulder” with Fiji in the fight against transnational crime and drug...
NZ Rugby celebrates $304m record revenue as Pacific leaders warn Moana’s left behind
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has unveiled a record-shattering $304 million(US$180.81 million) in revenue.
But the celebration is being overshadowed by urgent warnings from Pacific leaders...
PNG maritime officials say Pacific cooperation is key to closing gaps in safety, standards...
By Sera Tikotikoivatu-Sefeti
The Sixth Pacific Regional Energy and Transport Ministers' Meeting(PRETMM6) are laying bare the realities of Pacific regions challenges, from outdated legislation and...
Carving space at sea: Why Pacific maritime reform must move beyond talk
By Sera Tikotikoivatu-Sefeti
“We need the Ministers to endorse it, so we can implement it.”
For Amy Ngatamaine, that is more than a call to action....
UN backs Tuvalu’s push for fossil fuel – free future
The United Nations has reaffirmed its support for Tuvalu’s climate leadership, with United Nations Resident Coordinator in Fiji Dirk Wagener holding talks with Tuvalu...
Cabinet in Crisis: Tonga’s Tourism Minister to appeal electoral breach
Tonga’s government is facing a fresh wave of instability after Minister for Tourism and Infrastructure Semisi Sika became the second high-ranking Cabinet member to...
Labour’s Pacific migration pitch still rooted in exclusion, academic warns
A leading Pacific academic warns New Zealand’s political parties are still using “systems of control” to manage Pasifika despite Labour’s warm talk of “whanau”...
Vanuatu PM Napat to raise marine reserve plan with PNG, Fiji Prime Ministers
Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat has signalled that the Government is considering the declaration of marine reserve areas as part of efforts to address...
Solomon Islands PM Manele signals exit, but wants final showdown in no-confidence debate
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has signaled his intention to step down, acknowledging that he is prepared to resign on the floor of...
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Tuvalu says attaining global prosperity goals requires boost for poor nations
While vowing its commitment to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, Tuvalu cited the challenges hindering its progress.
For Tuvalu, sustainable development is inseparable...
New Zealand Foreign Minister to meet Ministers from Fiji, Niue and Samoa
New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters will meet Pacific counterparts from Niue, Fiji and Samoa in Auckland today.
“In these uncertain geostrategic times in our...
PM Wale sets to travel to U.S & Japan on eight-day trip
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale will leave for the United States this weekend on an eight-day overseas visit that will also take him...