Six PNG police officers charged with distributing meth
In a major crackdown on distribution of methamphetamine in Papua New Guinea, six police officers from National Capital District (NCD) and Central are now...
President Yoon to host inaugural Korea-Pacific Islands Summit in May
President Yoon Suk Yeol will host a summit with leaders from Pacific island nations in May to discuss ways to expand cooperation between Korea...
NZ deputy PM’S visit in Fiji to recconect, and strengthen ties
“New Zealand has been a steadfast friend of Fiji, providing assistance in times of need and supporting our development efforts. Fiji and New Zealand...
‘No one was prepared’: Vanuatu feels cost of climate crisis
On the waterfront in Port Vila, Mark Philips runs an adventure tours business.
He bought U Power Sea Adventures, which guides holidaymakers through the waters...
New Zealand and Australian Army Chiefs sign Plan ANZAC
The Bilateral Service Cooperation Plan creates a formalised framework for many well-established work streams between the two armies, including sustained cooperation across strategic engagement,...
Climate Watch App being developed for Vanuatu a first for the Pacific
Vanuatu is currently testing a ground-breaking application that looks to provide a solution to data collection challenges faced by Pacific Island countries, particularly on...
Pacific blitz continues with New Caledonia, Tuvalu trip
Foreign Minister Penny Wong is set to continue Australia's Pacific blitz with a visit to New Caledonia and Tuvalu.
The visit to the two nations...
$20 million to fund projects in Solomon Islands and Pacific region
Just over $20 million (US$12.37 million) will go towards projects in the Solomon Islands that will help tackle climate change, support local youth and...
Lifeline for Vanuatu in the wake of tropical cyclones Judy and Kevin
Australia has topped up its aid contribution to Vanuatu’s government, with another $8 million (US$5.36 million) to help the Pacific Islands neighbour respond to...
Not the Indo-Pacific: A Melanesian view on strategic competition
By Patrick Kaiku
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare recently affirmed his country’s adherence to the “friend to all, enemy to none” foreign policy...
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Tuvalu backs UN methane push, Calls for fossil fuel phase-out
Tuvalu has endorsed the United Nations Secretary-General's call for global methane action, calling for an urgent phase-out of fossil fuels and pledging to increase...
South Pacific Group Ministers celebrate progress and renew commitment to regional uni
Ministers from the South Pacific Group (SPG) gathered today in Wellington to reflect on the Group's achievements and collective successes. Convening in the margins...