Fiji calls on EU to revise blacklisting approach: Deputy PM Kamikamica
Fiji's deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Manoa Kamikamica has told the European Union (EU) that it needs to revise its tax blacklisting...
No rush in French Polynesia for independence referendum
For French Polynesia's newly elected president Moetai Brotherson not independence from France but continued assistance to the victims of the flooding two weeks ago...
Next Monday planned as public holiday when U.S President arrives in Port Moresby: PNG...
A public holiday is likely to be declared in Port Moresby on Monday next week when United States President Joe Biden arrives for his...
Pacific Island leaders urge world to put aside differences in combating impact of climate...
Pacific Island leaders criticised rich countries on Monday for not doing enough to control climate change despite being responsible for much of the problem,...
U.S and Micronesia agree to renew strategic pact, U.S envoy says
The U.S and Micronesia have agreed to renew a key strategic pact, U.S presidential envoy Joseph Yun said, adding he hopes for similar progress...
India helping Pacific Islands leaders: PNG PM Marape
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape says the Indian Government has helped to meet the cost for all 18 leaders in the Pacific...
Sir Julius Chan calls on PNG PM to sack foreign Minister Tkatchenko
The Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape should have recalled Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko and sacked him immediately, PNG MP Sir Julius Chan...
Dalton Tagelagi forms Niue’s first gender-balanced Cabinet
Two female ministers have been announced in Niue's Cabinet for the first time in the nations history.
Dalton Tagelagi, who has just been re-elected as...
No confidence motion filed against Vanuatu PM Kalsakau
Vanuatu's Speaker of Parliament has officially confirmed the motion of no confidence against Prime Minister Ishmael Kalsakau, submitted on Friday, is in order and...
Energy and Transport Ministers to be gender champions
By Elenoa Dimaira
The Pacific’s male dominated energy sector could be more gender balanced in future with energy ministers serving as champions, promoting equality.
An...
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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...