Nauru’s seabed mining pitch out of step with Pacific
A Pacific government which has sought to expedite deep sea mining used its UN platform to make a pitch for an industry that is...
PNG Controller imposes one-month ban on gatherings of 20-plus persons
Papua New Guinea Commissioner of Police and Controller of the PNG COVID-19 National Pandemic Response David Manning has issued a directive banning gatherings of...
Palau President Whipps asks world leaders to support Pacific maritime boundaries declaration
Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr called on the global community to support the Pacific island leaders’ declaration of setting permanent maritime boundaries even if...
‘Neglected danger’: Nukes not in forefront in speeches at UN
It was the Marshall Islands’ turn to speak, and the president wanted to remind world leaders of a cause the United Nations has espoused...
Sydney think tank says China less generous toward Pacific
China gave significantly less aid to Pacific island nations in recent years despite Beijing’s diplomatic efforts to increase its influence in the region, according...
Fiji Defence Minister welcomes top appointments
Fiji's Defence Minister Inia Seruiratu says the recent top appointments within the disciplined forces are timely.
Seruiratu said these are challenging times and there are...
PNG forced to transfer vaccines donated by New Zealand
Pacific nations are swiftly rolling out their vaccine programmes, but some countries are struggling with vaccine hesitancy, logistical challenges and the risk of significant...
New modelling shows children born today set for more climate-induced disasters
There are warnings that children born today can expect to live through up to 24 times more extreme weather events than their grandparents will...
PNG, Vanuatu leaders says the United Nations must assess human rights in West Papua
Papua New Guinea's leader says the United Nations must assess human rights in West Papua as has been called for by the Pacific Islands...
Kiribati President says AUKUS nuclear submarine deal puts Pacific at risk
The United Kingdom is a long way from the Pacific. But London is front and centre of moves to secure this region against the...
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‘Test of regionalism’: Pacific church group calls for review of Israel’s PIF role
The region's premier ecumenical organisation is calling for Israel's new partnership with the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) to be reviewed.
The Pacific Conference of Churches...
‘Cut the umbilical cord’: Bougainville’s bid to break away from Papua New Guinea faces...
For decades, the distant island of Bougainville has fought for secession from Papua New Guinea, for a future as an independent nation of its...
Fiji passport ranks 97th globally, opens 78 destinations
Fijian passport holders can access 78 overseas destinations without obtaining a traditional visa in advance, but Fiji ranks 97th globally and 11th among 14...