Vanuatu Chiefs concern over use of name “Nakamal” in agreement
The President of the Malvatumauri Council of Chiefs, Chief Paul Robert Ravun, has raised concerns over the use of the name “Nakamal” in the...
Fiji PM says next election due between 24 December and early February 2027
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says Fiji’s next general election is expected to be held between 24 December 2026, and the first week of February...
Bougainville Speaker Pentanu disputes PNG Parliament sessional order process
Bougainville House of representatives Speaker Simon Pentanu has challenged claims made in Papua New Guinea’s National Parliament regarding the sessional order on the Bougainville...
Fiji general election campaign officially commences today
Fiji’s Electoral Commission has declared the campaign period for the country’s general election open effective from today, 25 May 2026.
The campaign period will end...
PIFS continues in-person meetings despite costs and fuel worries
The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) is pushing ahead with in-person regional meetings despite mounting financial and logistical pressures across the region, as member governments...
Australia, New Zealand back Pacific response mechanism plan
Pacific Ministers have taken the first concrete step toward creating a regional mechanism to help member countries respond collectively to economic shocks, fuel costs...
Palau says partnership with the U.S makes it safer as tensions grow
Palau’s President says his country is safer , not more at risk, because of its close ties with the United States.
Speaking on PMN during...
Solomon Islands PM Manele to appeal High Court ruling on No – confidence process
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has ordered an appeal to the Court of Appeal following a High Court decision Tuesday on the convening...
Constitutional bombshell: Chief Justice rules Solomon Islands PM broke law by delaying Parliament
Solomon Islands Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer has ruled that Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele acted unconstitutionally by delaying the convening of Parliament in the...
Japan faces ‘most significant structural changes since WWII,’ Foreign Minister Motegi tells Diet
Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi has warned that the world is undergoing its most significant structural changes since the end of World War II,...
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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...