Two People’s reps nominated for Tonga PM
Two People's representatives Siaosi Sovaleni and Dr 'Aisake Eke have been nominated for Tonga's Prime Minister designate.
Their names will be announced during a meeting...
France’s New Caledonia policy labelled a ‘catastrophe’
A leftwing candidate in the French presidential race Jean-Luc Melenchon says the outcome of New Caledonia's independence referendum is a catastrophe.
He held a news...
Rainbo Paita steps aside as PNG National Planning Minister
Papua New Guinea National Planning and Monitoring Minister and Finchafen MP Rainbo Paita, has announced that he is stepping aside from his Ministerial portfolio...
Solomon police arrest opposition party figure
Police in the restive Solomon Islands said Tuesday they had arrested a leading member of the opposition in connection with deadly riots that rocked...
Blinken vows more U.S military might in Indo-Pacific
The United States will expand its military and economic relationships with partners in Asia to push back against China’s increasing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific,...
Fiji and Australia expand cooperation post-pandemic
Fiji's Attorney-General and Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum Tuesday signed an additional $85 million (FJD$ 129.5 million) Funding Arrangement with the Australian Government under...
Fiji can become billion dollar industry again, says tourism chief
Tourism Fiji says if the booking numbers continue to come through, then the Pacific island nation is well on its way to becoming a...
Who will pay for the damage caused by climate change?
By Isabelle Gerretsen
Talking about who is responsible for climate change is a fraught debate – even more so when it comes to who ought...
Bringing the Indian and Pacific Oceans together on IUU fishing
By Anthony Bergin
The issue of IUU fishing provides ample scope for Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean fishing management to collaborate and mitigate these...
Reports Sovaleni has garnered noble backing in Tonga PM race
Tongan voters will shortly find out who their new prime minister will be, with nominations closing today.
There are two candidates for the MPs to...
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PSIDS need real finance for just transition: Tuvalu Minister for Climate Change Dr...
Pacific Small Island Developing States (PSIDS) need real finance when transitioning away from fossil fuels.
Tuvalu's Minister for Climate Change, Dr Maina Talia, said this...
Tongan King Tupou VI pays final respects to Ratu Epeli Nailatikau
In a moment of quiet reverence at the State House this morning, His Majesty King Tupou VI paid his respects to the late former...
Solomon Islands on the edge, again
A court has ordered parliament to convene with a no-confidence motion in the air. The PM is appealing. Here’s what happens next.
By Connor...