‘Really concerning’: China finalising security deal with Solomon Islands to base warships in the...
Australian officials are alarmed at Solomon Islands’ planned security deal with China with the defence minister, Peter Dutton, stating “we would be concerned clearly...
New U.S envoy to head treaty talks with Compact states
Talks are set to resume on negotiating the agreements between the U.S and its freely associated states in the Pacific, following the appointment of...
Solomon Islands considers security cooperation with China – official
The Solomon Islands has signed a policing deal with China and will send a proposal for a broader security agreement covering the military to...
Fiji quarantine to be removed from 07 ApriI, Mask wearing to become optional from...
Fully vaccinated tourists will no longer need to stay in Fiji quarantine for three nights from 07 April.
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum announced this...
Lea’i the hero as the Solomon Islands topple Tahiti
The Solomon Islands have defeated Tahiti 3-1 at Grand Hamad Stadium in Doha today, meaning they take top spot in Group A of the...
Marshall Islands president calls for Forum ‘peace’
The President of the Pacific nation whose nomination for the Secretary General post became a flashpoint for the possible breakup of the Pacific Islands...
UN weather agency to spearhead 5 year early warning plan, boosting climate action
The UN set an ambitious five year deadline on Wednesday for countries to ensure that citizens worldwide are protected by early warning systems against...
Former Samoan PM found guilty of contempt of court over election turmoil
The former prime minister of Samoa has been found guilty of contempt of court after fighting judgments that tried to manage the 2021 election...
Marshall Islands leader vows to push for Taiwan ‘inclusion’
Taiwan has long struggled for global recognition, but on Tuesday the leader of one of the world's smallest countries vowed he will not rest...
Pressure grows for deal to save nature at crunch talks in Geneva
Time is running out for governments to reach an ambitious Paris-style agreement for nature, say campaigners, who warn that crucial negotiations to protect biodiversity...
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China expands Policing footprint in Pacific as influence grows
China is expanding its policing footprint across the Pacific, moving from basic training support to more operational involvement in several island countries, raising the...
Tuvalu boosts Maritime Security with new Patrol vessel from Japan, UNODC
Tuvalu has strengthened its ability to police its waters and protect its resources following the handover of a new inshore patrol vessel at Funafuti...
Cyclones threaten Fiji, Solomon Islands, PNG, even NZ
Twin tropical cyclones are ravaging Melanesia, with Maila stirring up trouble in the Solomon Sea and Vaianu darting across the South Pacific.
Both are category...