Vanuatu PM defends People’s vote on Constitutional reforms
Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat has strongly defended the constitutional amendments 17A and 17B, saying they represent the democratic will of the people following...
Tonga King urges to ‘vote wisely’ as parliament term ends ahead of November poll
The Tongan Legislative Assembly has formally closed its 2024-2025 session Wednesday ahead of the general election next month.
In a brief soft-closing ceremony, three nobles,...
PNG’s ‘youth-heavy’ population is 10.1 million, with 4 million under age of 18
Papua New Guinea’s current population is 10.1 million as per the national census conducted last year, Prime Minister James Marape revealed.
He said the National...
President Heine urges Pacific Youth to lead with purpose at PacYES Conference in Hawaii
Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine has called on Pacific youth to lead with courage, compassion, and purpose as they shape the region’s future, at...
Fiji PM: Kamikamica still People’s Alliance deputy party leader
Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has confirmed that Manoa Kamikamica remains the deputy party leader of the People’s Alliance, despite stepping down from his...
Australian think tank proposes ‘Pacific-Eyes’ intelligence alliance for regional security
An Australian think tank has proposed an intelligence-sharing agreement between Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands countries aimed at countering China's influence in the...
Standing orders suspended and two hours added to parliamentary sitting
Parliament yesterday suspended Standing Order 18 to allow two extra hours of sitting time, extending the second extraordinary session.
The session, adjourned Wednesday, resumed this...
Nautilus expedition reveals rich biodiversity in Cook Islands’ deep-sea ecosystem
A Cook Islands environmental non-governmental organisation says that visuals being shown by the exploration vessel E/V Nautilus show that there is a very "biologically...
Fiji’s PM Rabuka opens Pacific heads of Prime Minister’s Department Meeting: Calls for Unity...
“Your role as Secretaries is fundamental. You are the principal adviser to the Head of Government, Manager and Administrator.
“You are at the engine room...
Most major methane leak alerts ignored despite climate threat
UN satellite tracking has greatly improved detection of major methane leaks – a gas responsible for about a third of global warming – yet...
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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...