Washington nixes Guam and American Samoa’s bid for PIF membership
The federal government has poured cold water on Guam and American Samoa’s hopes of gaining membership of the Pacific Islands Forum, stating that U.S...
Pacific Island leaders unite for peace building
In a significant move toward promoting peace and halting conflicts, most leaders across the Pacific have agreed to sign a concept paper aimed at...
Samoa citizenship bill passes first NZ Parliament hurdle, helped by Act and NZ First
Act and New Zealand First have shocked Parliament last night by supporting a bill to select committee that would provide entitlement to New Zealand...
Tonga has always worked with China – Hu’akavameiliku
Tonga's prime minister Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni says the government will always work with international partner governments on programmes that will help the country provide...
‘Indonesia’s claims that West Papua was never colonised false’
It has been 60 years since Indonesia has refused humanitarian agencies and international media access to enter West Papua.
According to Benny Wenda, the President...
Cook Island needs referendum to decide UN membership – Foreign minister
Cook Islands Minister of Foreign Affairs Tingika Elikana says a referendum would allow its people to decide whether to join the United Nations and...
FSM’s hedging strategy aims at keeping peace in Pacific region
Torn between two superpowers, the Federated States of Micronesia(FSM) cautiously navigates a complex diplomatic arena with a hedging approach.
Washington calculates its treads as well.
The...
Tonga PM announces minor reshuffle, resignations as ‘Utoikamanu moves to Communication
Tongan Prime Minister Hu’akavameiliku Siosi Sovaleni has confirmed his resignation as Minister of His Majesty’s Armed Forces.
He also confirmed the resignation of Fekita ‘Utoikamanu...
Fiji PM rejects using aid as diplomatic weapon
Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka affirms that the Pacific nation will not use aid as a means of driving other countries against each other.
He...
Niue Constitution amendment bills pass first reading
The 18th Niue Assembly voted in favour of the four Constitution Amendment Bills it the first reading of the Bills in last week sitting...
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Tuvalu energy stable but risks remain as Minister Kofe outlines backup plan after emergency
Tuvalu’s power system is holding steady but backup measures are being rushed in, with a rental generator due next month and new equipment on...
How climate change threatens the economic backbone of the Pacific
The vast Pacific Ocean and the islands dotted within it produce more than half of the world's tuna.
Among the islands are 33 scattered across...
South Pacific islanders strive to rescue their home from toxic legacy
More than 80 years after World War Two, the Solomon Islands remain one of the most heavily mine-contaminated places in the Pacific.
Today, the UN...