President Yoon to host inaugural Korea-Pacific Islands Summit in May
President Yoon Suk Yeol will host a summit with leaders from Pacific island nations in May to discuss ways to expand cooperation between Korea...
NZ deputy PM’S visit in Fiji to recconect, and strengthen ties
“New Zealand has been a steadfast friend of Fiji, providing assistance in times of need and supporting our development efforts. Fiji and New Zealand...
Pacific blitz continues with New Caledonia, Tuvalu trip
Foreign Minister Penny Wong is set to continue Australia's Pacific blitz with a visit to New Caledonia and Tuvalu.
The visit to the two nations...
$20 million to fund projects in Solomon Islands and Pacific region
Just over $20 million (US$12.37 million) will go towards projects in the Solomon Islands that will help tackle climate change, support local youth and...
Lifeline for Vanuatu in the wake of tropical cyclones Judy and Kevin
Australia has topped up its aid contribution to Vanuatu’s government, with another $8 million (US$5.36 million) to help the Pacific Islands neighbour respond to...
Not the Indo-Pacific: A Melanesian view on strategic competition
By Patrick Kaiku
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare recently affirmed his country’s adherence to the “friend to all, enemy to none” foreign policy...
Oscar Temaru’s Tavini Huiraatira party wins round one of French Polynesia’s territorial elections
French Polynesia's pro-independence Tavini Huiraatira party has come out on top in the first round of the territorial elections.
The party, led by Oscar Temaru,...
Concern from Pacific leaders over nuclear submarine agreement
There’s growing concern from Pacific leaders over a nuclear submarine agreement between Australia, the UK and U.S to counter China’s growing presence in the...
NZ PM Sogavare receives courtesy visit from NZ’s deputy PM Sepuloni
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare Monday received a courtesy visit from the New Zealand deputy Prime Minister and Associate Minister for Foreign Affairs,...
Anti-independence New Caledonian politician will not cooperate with French National Assembly
A senior New Caledonian politician has ruled out any further cooperation with the president of the French National Assembly Yael Braun-Pivet on the question...
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Pacific faces climate finance barriers as global action falls short
By Pita Ligaiula
Pacific Island countries remain vulnerable to the gap between global climate commitments and action on the ground, with new United Nations...
Use Melanesian framework as guide on the political future of Bougainville: Marat
Rabaul MP Dr Allan Marat says Papua New Guinea MPs need to be reminded of the Melanesian Framework in order to make good decisions...
SPC warns Pacific faces rising costs, climate risks and funding pressures
By Pita Ligaiula
The Pacific Community (SPC) has warned that rising fuel costs, climate change, natural disasters and constrained development financing are increasing pressure...