‘We must protect the sanctity of our solidarity’ – as Blue Pacific Continent: Forum...
Forum Secretary General Henry Puna says the Pacific ‘must protect the sanctity of our solidarity’ – as Blue Pacific Continent, as the interest of...
Australian Foreign minister to visit Solomon Islands
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong will visit the Solomon Islands in her third Pacific trip since being sworn in.
The trip will be the first...
Vanuatu, one of the last Covid hermit nations, to open to tourists after two...
Vanuatu, one of the last Covid hermit nations, is set to open up to international travel, but there are concerns the country is not...
Tokelau to hold self-determination referendum, but independence not likely
Tokelau's parliament has endorsed a proposal to start work on a referendum reviewing the territory's relationship with New Zealand.
The move could see a vote...
Pacific Islands Forum should consider China security ties, Samoa PM says
China's bid to set up a security pact with Pacific Island Countries should be considered by a regional Forum, the leaders of Samoa and...
Nanaia Mahuta tells China that engagement in Pacific must advance region’s priorities
New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister has told her Chinese counterpart that Beijing's engagement in the Pacific must advance the region's priorities and support established...
New Zealand and Solomon Islands agree to develop maritime security plan
New Zealand Defence Minister Peeni Henare has revealed plans are under way to develop a maritime security plan with the Solomon Islands.
It comes amid...
Australia’s Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong to visit New Zealand
New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta will this week meet with her Australian counterpart, Penny Wong, who is making her first official visit...
French Senate explores new statute for New Caledonia
Work has begun in Paris towards a new statute for New Caledonia after three referendums on independence from France failed to give the Kanak...
Cook Islands Parliament dissolved, election 01 August
Queen's Representative Sir Tom Marsters has dissolved Cook Islands Parliament and announced 01 August 2022 as the election date.
He made the announcement in Rarotonga...
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Neville Choi takes PINA presidency as Moala steps down
By Pita Ligaiula in Savusavu
Papua New Guinea Media Council President Neville Choi has been elected President of the Pacific Islands News Association (PINA),...
PNG secures bid to host 2028 Pacific Media Summit
By Pita Ligaiula in Savusavu
Papua New Guinea has secured the bid to host the Pacific Media Summit in 2028, with the decision taken...
‘Rising seas are sinking futures’
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