PNG Opposition leader’s application to stop Parliament’s decision of adding seven new electorates dismissed
Papua New Guinea Judge Derek Hartshorn says a one-man Supreme Court bench does not have the power to stop an act of Parliament that...
U.S to boost Pacific spending to counter China, but no ‘real number’ yet
The U.S has announced it will boost military spending in the Pacific to counter China.
The White House’s Indo-Pacific Strategy announcement didn’t include any money...
Government can’t stop us from winning: Fiji Opposition
National Federation Party leader Biman Prasad says the Fijian government won’t be able to stop them and the People’s Alliance from winning this year’s...
Nominations for PNG election open
The PNG Electoral Commissioner Simon Sinai has announced that candidates can now nominate for general elections as early as 8am today (Thursday).
There is expected...
EU to step up Indo-Pacific defence presence over China fears and Ukraine example
The European Union has resolved to step up its defence strategy in the Indo-Pacific region in light of fears about China’s growing presence and...
CNMI Governor Ralph Torres acquitted by Senate
The Republican-led Senate on Wednesday voted four to three to acquit Republican Governor Ralph Torres of all the charges filed against him by the...
Cook Islands deputy PM Minister Robert Tapaitau reinstated
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has announced that the seven-month suspension of Robert Tapaitau who is facing fraud related and theft charges as...
New Caledonia’s separatist parties pick candidates for elections
The pro-independence coalition parties of New Caledonia have selected their candidates for the French Legislative elections being held in June.
Wali Wahetra from the Palika...
PNG Commission sets poll timeline
Papua New Guinea Electoral Commissioner Simon Sinai has announced that nominations will be accepted from Thursday onwards and counting will be carried out in...
‘The new normal’: Defence expert’s China warning
A defence expert has issued a stark warning about the presence of Chinese ships in the Pacific region, suggesting more sightings could be “the...
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SPC must stay accountable to members as it approaches 80th anniversary
The Pacific Community (SPC) must remain responsive to its members’ priorities and accountable for its work as it approaches its 80th anniversary, Director-General Dr...
Tonga urges SPC members to ensure decisions deliver for Pacific people
Pacific Community (SPC) members must make clear decisions on priorities and resources to ensure the organisation continues delivering services for Pacific people, CRGA56 Chair...
Fiji Coalition partner SODELPA rejects Bill 32, demands full repeal of 2013 constitution
Fiji’s Social Democratic Liberal Party (SODELPA) has rejected the proposed Constitution Amendment Bill 2026, known as Bill 32, saying it retains key provisions of...