Australia must ‘change the way it talks’ to Pacific Islands
Melanesian News Network Editor Dorothy Wickham says Australia must start “changing the way it talks” to the Pacific Islands.
It comes as Chinese ships and...
FSM President Panuelo announces proposed Compact of Free Association package
Federated States of Micronesia President, David Panuelo, has concluded in depth discussions with U.S Special Presidential envoy for Compact negotiations, Joseph Yun and Jake...
No caretaker government in PNG: Barker
There is no provision in law or in the Constitution for a caretaker government to be formed after Parliament is dissolved for a general...
PNG PM Marape tables report on UBS loan inquiry in Parliament
The Union Bank of Switzerland (UBS) Australia overcharged the PNG Government by AUD$175 million (about K464 million) which must be reimbursed to the State,...
Solomon Islands-China security deal needs scrutiny – NZ Foreign Minister Mahuta
New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta says the new Solomon Islands security arrangement with China is unwelcome and unnecessary and should be open...
Tonga PM says security pact between China and Solomons will be raised at June...
Tongan Prime Minister Siaosi Sovaleni says they are closely monitoring the situation as Solomon Islands sign security pact with China.
The security pact has raised...
Fiji PM receives courtesy call from U.S Indo-Pacific Coordinator Kurt Campbell
Fiji and the United States have pledged commitment to advance collaborations on issues of importance to Fiji and the region, particularly in areas of...
Top U.S officials met Fijian PM to discuss regional security
White House delegation led by Indo-Pacific Coordinator Kurt Campbell on Wednesday, met Fiji’s Prime minister, Frank Bainimarama in Suva to discuss regional security.
The meeting...
NZ PM Ardern wants regional Solomons solution
Fearing the militarisation of the Pacific, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has urged the Solomon Islands to walk away from its newly inked...
‘Australia is a great friend’: Scott Morrison defends Pacific strategy after China-Solomons deal
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Solomon Islands knows Australia is a "great friend" as he defended his government's response over the Pacific Island nation's...
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IMF flags ‘very concerned’ outlook for Pacific as fuel prices rise
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised alarm over the impact of Middle East tensions on Pacific Island economies, warning that rising fuel costs...
Marshall Islands government shuts down at 3pm amid fuel crisis
Most government offices in the Marshall Islands began enforcing a new policy this week of closing by 3pm daily as a way to conserve...
IMF warns energy shock to hit Asia- Pacific
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says rising oil and gas prices linked to the Middle East conflict are set to weaken growth, raise inflation...