Historic Vuvale Union strengthens Fiji-Australia security partnership
Australia and Fiji have signed two landmark treaties that elevate their bilateral relationship into a new strategic partnership, with Prime Ministers Sitiveni Rabuka and...
Australian PM heads to the Solomon Islands after Fiji breakthrough
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will join the Solomon Islands' independence day celebrations as attention turns to a Chinese missile test in the Pacific...
Bavi one of the strongest storms to pass through Marianas
Super Typhoon Bavi pummeled through the Marianas region Monday morning, with its eye passing over Rota, bringing torrential rains and destructive winds that peaked...
PNG PM to announce reshuffle this week
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape says a cabinet reshuffle and portfolio restructuring should be expected on Thursday or Friday.
This follows a review...
Communities at the heart of ocean governance: How three young women made a difference in Vanuatu
From marine science and management to maritime law, three young women are helping to shape the future of ocean governance in Vanuatu.
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Australia commits FJD$35m to boost sports development in Fiji
Australia has committed FJD$35 million(US$17.5 million) towards sports development in Fiji, including support for rugby union, under the newly signed Vuvale Union Treaty, with...
Australia and Fiji upgrade relationship with alliance
Australia and Fiji have sealed a new defence alliance, marking a major diplomatic win for Anthony Albanese against China for influence in the Pacific.
The...
El Niño forecast to intensify, increasing likelihood of extreme weather
More blistering heatwaves and other weather extremes are becoming increasingly likely across the world now and in coming months, linked to strengthening El Niño...
Australian PM Albanese receives traditional welcome ahead of treaty
Australia is set to sign an alliance with Fiji in a major diplomatic win over China.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was given a traditional welcome...
AFP to push Australia’s Pacific police training model to reduce UN costs
An Australian Federal Police model could help train United Nations peacekeepers in weeks, not months, while a new Pacific policing bloc is designed to...
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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...