Marshallese foreign minister reinforces support for Taiwan, condemns ‘intimidation’
Marshall Islands Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Kitlang Kabua said Thursday that her country will continue to support Taiwan's bid to join the...
UN handover of US$1.7 million in funding to Vanuatu Government
The UN Resident Coordinator to Vanuatu, Fiji, Solomon Islands, Tonga and Tuvalu, Sanaka Samarasinha, paid a courtesy visit to Vanuatu Prime Minister, Ishmael Kalsakau,...
South Africa’s wanted fugitives Guptas are now citizens of Vanuatu
South Africa's Director-general of the justice department advocate Dr Mashabane said on Friday they only just learnt that the Guptas are citizens of Vanuatu...
Fiji government suspends Director of Public Prosecutor for alleged misbehaviour
Fiji’s President Ratu Wiliame Katoniverere Thursday suspended the island nation’s Director of Public Prosecutor (DPP) Christopher Pryde.
The President in a letter advised him that...
‘Diplomatic backlash’: Pacific scheme sparks concerns
Australia's attempt to plug workforce gaps with Pacific labourers has sparked concerns about disadvantage and diplomatic backlash.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's government is introducing a...
No deep sea mining or nuclear waste in our Pacific Ocean! Pacific Civil Society...
Pacific Island civil society call for the protection of the Pacific Ocean from deep sea mining and nuclear waste at the Civil 7 Summit...
China ready for PNG PM Marape’s visit
China is ready to receive Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape in Beijing for a State visit with President Xi Jinping.
Marape is scheduled...
Suspected charges against high profile individuals in Fiji
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecution confirms there is a docket against Methodist Church of Fiji President Reverend Ili Vunisuwai.
The ODPP released...
‘Bringing war much closer to home’: Former Pacific leaders denounce AUKUS deal
A group of former leaders of Pacific island nations have condemned the AUKUS security pact saying it is “bringing war much closer to home2...
Pacific Elders’ Voice urges Pacific Leaders to take a decisive stand on AUKUS
The Pacific Elders’ Voice is urging the Pacific Islands Leaders to take a decisive and ethical stand on the submarine deal between Australia, United...
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Vanuatu Parliament to debate no-confidence motion against PM Napat Friday
Vanuatu leader of the Opposition and President of the Union of Moderate Parties (UMP), Ishmael Kalsakau, welcomed Wednesday's decision of the Court of Appeal...
Australian diplomacy must be principled, agile and proactive: DFAT Secretary Adams
Australia’s top diplomat says Australian diplomacy is being reshaped to meet a more dangerous and complex world, with a sharper focus on the Indo-Pacific,...
Global health is out of balance: WHO’s Dr Piukala
WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala has warned that global health systems are fundamentally out of balance, despite major...