Women are significantly under-represented in Pacific politics. But they’re pushing for change
Gloria Julia King is the only female member of Vanuatu's parliament.
Before she was elected last year, there hadn't been a female MP in Vanuatu...
Niue goes to polls with 30 percent of seats already decided
A total of 1,167 Niuean voters get a chance to elect a new parliament this weekend.
They will choose from the 17 candidiates lining up...
Influenza B Flu outbreak closes schools in Samoa
Schools in Samoa have been closed for a further week as more than two thousand cases of the Influenza B flu have been recorded...
Biden to make landmark visit to Papua New Guinea
Joe Biden is set to become the first sitting U.S president in at least a century to visit Papua New Guinea, Foreign Minister Justin...
Australian Prime Minister meets with Nauru President
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met with Nauru President Russ in Brisbane.
Prime Minister Albanese and President Kun discussed Australia and Nauru’s shared priorities...
Palau anticipates Compact to be signed next month
Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr unveiled some of the details of the new economic package under the renegotiated provisions of the nation's Compact of...
Commonwealth Secretary-General visits PNG to strengthen partnerships and promote gender, climate action and youth...
The Commonwealth Secretary-General,Patricia Scotland is in Papua New Guinea this week where she met with Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister James Marape to...
American Samoa criticises U.S plan to expand size of Pacific marine sanctuary
U.S President Joe Biden’s plan to expand marine sanctuaries around the United States’ remote Pacific islands has been greeted with dismay in American Samoa,...
Millions fall to trafficking post-pandemic, UN says
People who fall prey to criminal networks and human traffickers are just looking for ways to better their lives, the United Nations says.
UN Pacific...
U.S President Joe Biden to visit PNG on his way to Australia
Planning is underway for United States President Joe Biden to make a historic visit to Papua New Guinea on his way to Australia next...
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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...