New Caledonia remains in limbo after referendum
Questions remain over the future of New Caledonia as pro-independence groups refuse to discuss the future of the French Pacific territory with the government...
Two People’s reps nominated for Tonga PM
Two People's representatives Siaosi Sovaleni and Dr 'Aisake Eke have been nominated for Tonga's Prime Minister designate.
Their names will be announced during a meeting...
France’s New Caledonia policy labelled a ‘catastrophe’
A leftwing candidate in the French presidential race Jean-Luc Melenchon says the outcome of New Caledonia's independence referendum is a catastrophe.
He held a news...
Rainbo Paita steps aside as PNG National Planning Minister
Papua New Guinea National Planning and Monitoring Minister and Finchafen MP Rainbo Paita, has announced that he is stepping aside from his Ministerial portfolio...
Solomon police arrest opposition party figure
Police in the restive Solomon Islands said Tuesday they had arrested a leading member of the opposition in connection with deadly riots that rocked...
Blinken vows more U.S military might in Indo-Pacific
The United States will expand its military and economic relationships with partners in Asia to push back against China’s increasing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific,...
Reports Sovaleni has garnered noble backing in Tonga PM race
Tongan voters will shortly find out who their new prime minister will be, with nominations closing today.
There are two candidates for the MPs to...
Low turnout at New Caledonia independence poll ‘weighs heavily’ – Forum election observers
Low voter turnout at New Caledonia's independence referendum, after a boycott by indigenous groups “weighs heavily” on the French territory's self-determination process, election observers...
New Caledonia referendum result rejected
New Caledonia's pro-independence umbrella organisation says it doesn't recognise the legitimacy and validity of the third and final referendum on independence from France.
The statement...
Pacific Islands Forum Ministerial Committee preliminary statement on New Caledonia referendum
The Pacific Islands Forum Ministerial Committee to New Caledonia observed the 2021 New Caledonia referendum on independence held on 12 December 2021.
It deployed to...
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A Palau Election Commission (PEC) spokesperson says it's highly unlikely President Surangel Whipps Jr will lose the election.
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Former Fiji PM Bainimarama granted early release under Corrections Act, says Fiji Corrections Service
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