DFAT tells Chinese officials of ‘serious concerns’ about Solomon Islands security pact
Australian officials from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) have used rare talks with their Chinese counterparts to raise “serious concerns” about...
Solomon Islands Foreign Minister defends China-SI security pact
Solomon Islands Foreign Minister Jeremiah Manele has rejected claims that the security treaty with China provides for the establishment of a military or naval...
US$300 million yacht of sanctioned Russian Oligarch seized by Fiji at request of U.S
Fijian law enforcement executed a seizure warrant freezing the Motor Yacht Amadea (the Amadea), a 348-foot luxury vessel owned by sanctioned Russian oligarch Suleiman...
Solomon Islands MPs to explain election deferment to constituents
All Members of Solomon Islands Parliament are expected to visit their constituencies to explain to their voters’ government’s intention to extend the current life...
Australian climate summit could win back Pacific
Australia could rebuild ties with the Pacific by co-hosting international climate talks in 2024 with its smaller and most vulnerable neighbours.
A report issued by...
‘The Pacific can’t survive if richest corporations and governments continue to put profits over...
Vanuatu Prime Minister Bob Loughman has warned that the survival of the Pacific is in peril if the world's biggest polluters continue to put...
Labor foreign affairs spokeswoman Penny Wong hints at Solomons strategy
Australian Labor foreign affairs spokeswoman Penny Wong has hinted at how she would handle the deteriorating relationship with the Solomon Islandsif Labor wins government.
Responding...
Global and Pacific Civil Society comes together to back Vanuatu Government Climate campaign
A global alliance of civil society groups, representing over 1500 civil society organisations in 130 countries, has launched today to support a powerful new...
Loss and Damage high on the Pacific list for climate change meetings in June
When it comes to climate change negotiations, Loss and Damage is one Pacific priority issue that has been on the table for many years.
Loss...
New Zealand foreign minister blames ‘relationship failure’ for China-Solomons security deal
The shock over China’s security deal with Solomon Islands is evidence of “a relationship failure” , New Zealand’s foreign affairs minister has said, confirming...
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Taiwan’s return to Pacific Islands Forum should demonstrate its strategic value
Pacific Islands a ‘triple junction’ of climate risk, ocean governance, and geopolitical competition
By Jack Huang
Taiwan’s return to the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) in 2026...
Western Force go down to Drua in thriller as NRL star Lomax debuts
Zac Lomax has been unable to inspire the Western Force to victory in his professional rugby union debut as they went down to the...
Pacific shipping lifeline faces crisis as experts push wind-powered transition
For many Pacific Island communities, a delayed ship does not just mean inconvenience. It can mean empty store shelves, fuel shortages and isolation.
“Shipping is...