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...
Oscar Temaru’s Tavini Huiraatira party wins round one of French Polynesia’s territorial elections
French Polynesia's pro-independence Tavini Huiraatira party has come out on top in the first round of the territorial elections.
The party, led by Oscar Temaru,...
Concern from Pacific leaders over nuclear submarine agreement
There’s growing concern from Pacific leaders over a nuclear submarine agreement between Australia, the UK and U.S to counter China’s growing presence in the...
NZ PM Sogavare receives courtesy visit from NZ’s deputy PM Sepuloni
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare Monday received a courtesy visit from the New Zealand deputy Prime Minister and Associate Minister for Foreign Affairs,...
Anti-independence New Caledonian politician will not cooperate with French National Assembly
A senior New Caledonian politician has ruled out any further cooperation with the president of the French National Assembly Yael Braun-Pivet on the question...
UN and Fiji renew commitment to child rights
The United Nations and Fiji Government have renewed their commitment in creating a better and brighter future for every child in Fiji.
This was conveyed...
NZ boosts support for climate action in Solomon Islands
The New Zealand government has committed N$Z15 million (US$9.28 million) to support Solomon Islands provincial governments to strengthen climate resilience at the grassroots level.
Deputy...
Mapou to welcome Australia’s foreign minister to New Caledonia
By Nic Maclellan
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong is scheduled to travel to New Caledonia this week, to meet with President Louis Mapou, the...
Palau President Whipps supports Australia in AUKUS
“Australia is the largest island in the Pacific… they have responsibility for the protection of the Pacific,” said Palau President Surangel Whipps Jnr supporting...
Australia to host ‘largest ever’ Exercise Talisman Sabre with ADF, U.S military
A massive military operation – described as the “largest ever” in its history – involving some 30,000 military personnel will be hosted across multiple...
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MCC touts Pacific, Fiji partnerships as strategic alternative to China’s Belt and Road
The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) has highlighted its work in Fiji and the wider Pacific as part of a broader U.S strategy to strengthen...
Vanuatu Opposition demands Gov’t apology over failed Matthew and Hunter negotiations
Vanuatu Opposition Leader Alatoi Ishmael Kalsakau has called on Prime Minister Jotham Napat and Deputy Prime Minister Johnny Koanapo to apologise to the people...
Indigenous leaders tell governments ‘no more tokenism’ before COP31
As Pacific communities lose homes, coastlines and even the resting places of their ancestors to rising seas, Indigenous have delivered a blunt message to...