UN and Fiji renew commitment to child rights
The United Nations and Fiji Government have renewed their commitment in creating a better and brighter future for every child in Fiji.
This was conveyed...
NZ boosts support for climate action in Solomon Islands
The New Zealand government has committed N$Z15 million (US$9.28 million) to support Solomon Islands provincial governments to strengthen climate resilience at the grassroots level.
Deputy...
Mapou to welcome Australia’s foreign minister to New Caledonia
By Nic Maclellan
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong is scheduled to travel to New Caledonia this week, to meet with President Louis Mapou, the...
Palau President Whipps supports Australia in AUKUS
“Australia is the largest island in the Pacific… they have responsibility for the protection of the Pacific,” said Palau President Surangel Whipps Jnr supporting...
Australia to host ‘largest ever’ Exercise Talisman Sabre with ADF, U.S military
A massive military operation – described as the “largest ever” in its history – involving some 30,000 military personnel will be hosted across multiple...
Cook Islands Parliament decriminalises homosexuality
Cook Islands Parliament has repealed provisions in its Crimes Act that criminalised homosexuality.
The Crimes (Sexual Offences) Amendment Bill 2023 which, among other things, aimed...
Candidate list for Niue General Election released
At the close of nominations at midday Friday, 25 nomination forms for the 14 village seats and 17 candidates competing for the six common...
Fiji and China relationship tested as PM Rabuka skips meeting with top Chinese diplomat
A diplomatic spat has broken out between China and Fiji after Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka skipped a meeting with a top Chinese diplomat.
Chinese Vice-Minister...
NZ Deputy Prime Minister lead Pacific Mission
New Zealand deputy Prime Minister and Associate Foreign Affairs (Pacific Region) Minister Carmel Sepuloni is leading a Pacific Mission to Solomon Islands, Fiji and...
French Polynesian voters head to the polls to cast ballots
Voting has started in French Polynesia in the first round to elect a territorial assembly for a new five-year term.
The polls opened at 8am...
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Free trade agreements with Pacific island nations proposed to protect regional posture
U.S Rep Ed Case has proposed a presidential initiative to negotiate free trade agreements with Pacific Island countries and extend duty-free treatment to certain...
Taiwan boosts support as Palau prepares to host Pacific Islands Forum
Taiwan is helping Palau prepare to host next year's Pacific Islands Forum, Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said on Saturday.
Lin, who was on a trip...
When the room says No but the Ocean says Now why Vanuatu chose a...
Op Ed by Lagi Toribau, Technical Advisor & Lead Negotiator for Vanuatu on Deep-Sea Ecosystems
When I arrived in Nairobi for UNEA-7, I carried with...