Seeing Chiefs in Fiji convene after 16 years is emotional: Turaga Vunivalu
Seeing all the paramount chiefs of Fiji convene again after 16 long years is very emotional, says Vunivalu Tui Kaba, Ratu Epenisa Cakobau.
Ratu Epenisa...
PNG, Solomon Islands eye border security
Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands have signed a memorandum of understanding on immigration and border security cooperation.
It was signed by chief migration...
Independence hero Xanana Gusmao’s party wins Timor-Leste election but falls short of majority
Timor-Leste independence hero Xanana Gusmao's party has won the parliamentary election but has fallen short of an outright majority.
The opposition National Congress for Timorese...
Palau and U.S formally sign Compact Review Agreement
Palau and the United States formally signed the Compact Review Agreement in Papua New Guinea this week, witnessed by President Surangel Whipps Jr and...
No charges to be laid against former Fiji Military officer Ratu Tevita Mara
Fiji's Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions, Lee Burney, has decided that there will be no reinstatement of charges against former military officer, Ratu Tevita...
U.S to collaborate with the Pacific region
The United States aims to strengthen its partnership with the Pacific, particularly in key areas such as public health, climate crisis, economic growth, and...
Timor-Leste’s election counting continues, with independence hero Xanana Gusmao in prime position
Former guerrilla fighter and independence hero Xanana Gusmao is in prime position to win Timor-Leste's parliamentary election, with more than half of the votes...
Blinken: U.S aware of Pacific needs
The United States is aware of the needs of its development partners in the Pacific and will set up embassies in all island nations,...
PNG, U.S sign defence deals
Papua New Guinea Monday initialed a defence cooperation agreement with the United States, amid protests against the signing by university students and Opposition MPs.
The...
India says it plans to improve health sectors of 14 Pacific Island countries
India plans on improving the health sectors of the 14 Pacific Island nations by setting up Jaipur foot camps, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says.
He...
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Wong backs Pacific-led regional security talks, says Forum will shape region’s future
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has backed discussions on a Pacific-wide security framework, saying regional security should be driven by Pacific nations as Forum...
Pacific ministers to debate China missile statemen as diplomats meet in Fiji
Pacific Island foreign ministers are expected to debate on Friday whether to issue a joint statement on China’s July missile launch, with New Zealand...
Nuclear justice, climate resilience top Marshall Islands president’s parliamentary agenda
Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine called for stronger national security, climate adaptation and public-sector reform as parliament resumed, warning that geopolitical tensions, extreme weather...