Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat committed to bringing Micronesia back on board
The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat is looking at building more consensus and cohesion around its processes in the hopes of appeasing member countries.
The assessment...
FijiFirst will win 2022 General Election says PM Bainimarama, People’s time ‘coming’: Opposition
The FijiFirst Government will win the 2022 General Election.
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama did not mince his words on Sunday when he made the declaration...
New Zealand giving ‘green light’ to sea bed mining in ungoverned Pacific waters
The New Zealand Government is being accused of taking a weak stance at an international meeting to finalise the rules for mining the deep...
NZ pledges paediatric Pfizer vaccines for Fiji
50,000 doses of pediatric Pfizer vaccines will be provided to Fiji with the support from the New Zealand government.
At the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat,...
Marshall Islands breaks away from Micronesian bloc to back Puna for top Forum job
The Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum, Henry Puna, has been given a lifeline after the Marshall Islands broke ranks from the Micronesian...
Marshall Islands considers ‘expelling’ Russian ships on registry, as complex yacht ownership schemes face scrutiny
The Marshall Islands may expel Russian yachts and boats on sanctions lists from its ship registry as a response to the war with Ukraine.
“We...
Solomon Islands PM says China security deal ‘ready for signing’
The Solomon Islands' prime minister said Tuesday that a contentious security agreement with Beijing was “ready for signing”, denying reports that his country had...
Australia urged to ramp up Pacific security funding to counter China
Australia has been told it must increase investment and look at establishing a military presence in the Pacific to counter China’s influence in the...
New Zealand must send strong signal to Pacific over China – Defence Minister Peeni Henare
New Zealand will need to send a strong signal to other Pacific Islands after China's overtures to Solomon Islands, Minister of Defence Peeni Henare...
New Zealand, Fiji partnership agreement to strengthen bilateral, regional cooperation
Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama and New Zealand’s Minister of foreign affairs, Nanaia Mahuta met in Suva, Tuesday signing the Duavata Partnership: Aotearoa Whenua...
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Tuvalu says attaining global prosperity goals requires boost for poor nations
While vowing its commitment to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, Tuvalu cited the challenges hindering its progress.
For Tuvalu, sustainable development is inseparable...
New Zealand Foreign Minister to meet Ministers from Fiji, Niue and Samoa
New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters will meet Pacific counterparts from Niue, Fiji and Samoa in Auckland today.
“In these uncertain geostrategic times in our...
PM Wale sets to travel to U.S & Japan on eight-day trip
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale will leave for the United States this weekend on an eight-day overseas visit that will also take him...