EU to step up Indo-Pacific defence presence over China fears and Ukraine example
The European Union has resolved to step up its defence strategy in the Indo-Pacific region in light of fears about China’s growing presence and...
CNMI Governor Ralph Torres acquitted by Senate
The Republican-led Senate on Wednesday voted four to three to acquit Republican Governor Ralph Torres of all the charges filed against him by the...
Cook Islands deputy PM Minister Robert Tapaitau reinstated
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has announced that the seven-month suspension of Robert Tapaitau who is facing fraud related and theft charges as...
New Caledonia’s separatist parties pick candidates for elections
The pro-independence coalition parties of New Caledonia have selected their candidates for the French Legislative elections being held in June.
Wali Wahetra from the Palika...
Former presidents of Mexico, Niger, Kiribati join commission to tackle overshoot risks
Three former presidents, one former prime minister and six former ministers are among 16 leaders tasked with exploring options for reducing the risks of...
Pacific Islanders at risk of statelessness if laws not strengthened says new report
A new study says climate change could put Pacific Islanders at risk of losing their nationality and citizenship if countries in the region do...
Video showing arrest of Fiji bus driver reignites debate about police use of excessive...
Fiji police have suspended an officer pending an investigation after a video showing what appeared to be the use of excessive force against a...
PNG Commission sets poll timeline
Papua New Guinea Electoral Commissioner Simon Sinai has announced that nominations will be accepted from Thursday onwards and counting will be carried out in...
‘The new normal’: Defence expert’s China warning
A defence expert has issued a stark warning about the presence of Chinese ships in the Pacific region, suggesting more sightings could be “the...
Report highlights risk of climate-induced statelessness and nationality loss in the Pacific
Kiribati-born Tiibea Baure moved to Australia in 2008 as a nursing student with a plan for her extended family's future.
“So when one day they...
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France reaffirms commitment to Pacific disaster preparedness with €1 million contribution
As funding for humanitarian preparedness becomes increasingly constrained worldwide, the Pacific Community (SPC) has welcomed the Government of France’s €1 million (US$1.16 million) contribution...
Stop selling arms to Indonesia, West Papuans urge Netherlands
The United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) has called on the Netherlands to stop selling arms to Indonesia.
Representatives of the ULMWP were this...
Court to decide Solomon Islands PM’s fate on 01 May in Court of appeal...
After three weeks of intense legal arguments, the nation now waits for 01 May, when the Solomon Islands Court of Appeal will deliver a...