Pacific Islands Forum: the first casualty of a changing culture of dialogue
by Hermann Mückler
The withdrawal of the five Micronesian members from the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) may be seen by pessimists as the beginning of...
Early school break for PNG, as government plans to arrest current surge in Covid-19...
Term one of the school year has been cut short, and a four-week holiday begins on Monday, as the Papua New Guinea Government implements...
Democratic Party reject calls for decade-long ban on seabed mining in policy flip
Following a recent public consultation in the northern group and an internal policy review, the Cook Islands Opposition Democratic Party has come out against...
Government of Kiribati prepares charter vessel to take water to desperate families in Banaba
The Office of the President in Kiribati has today responded swiftly to desperate pleas for fresh water supplies from the people of Banaba.
PACNEWS has...
Samoa Parliament dissolves ahead of General Election
The official dissolution of the Samoa XVI Legislative Assembly was held this morning bringing to an end a six-week sitting that began on 19...
Has the ‘Pacific way’ lost its way? Has the ‘Pacific way’ lost its way?
When Micronesian leaders broke away from the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) a fortnight ago, after their candidate for secretary general was not elected to...
Tuvalu opposition strongly oppose proposed citizenship and passport scheme
Tuvalu’s Opposition Party believes the proposed Tuvalu citizenship and passport investment scheme is very dangerous.
Former Prime Minister and Opposition leader Enele Sopoaga says the...
PNG PM Marape calls for Pacific regional solidarity, supports Micronesia subregion
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister, James Marape, Tuesday expressed sorrow at the recent decision taken by the Micronesian Presidents’ Summit in a Communique to...
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Defence recruitment plan to join the Australian military: PNG PM Marape
Papua New Guineans have a chance to be recruited to join the Australian military, said Prime Minister James Marape.
Returning to Port Moresby from the...
‘No negative militarisation’: Palau, Guam national guard sign historic Partnership
The Guam National Guard will help Palau prepare for and respond to future disasters, with both governments announcing a newly signed state partnership Monday.
The...
Bridge to Busan Declaration open for signing at Plastics Treaty talks
Today at INC4 over two dozen countries have signed on to the Bridge to Busan Declaration.
Launched at the Plastics Treaty negotiations, it invigorates the...