FIjiana Drua, NSW Waratahs confirm sides for Super W Grand Final
The Fijian Drua and NSW Waratahs have confirmed their sides for the Super W Grand Final.
The match will be played as part of Super...
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Australian Defence Minister Dutton warns China will expand its presence in Pacific after Solomon Islands pact
Australian Defence Minister Peter Dutton is warning China will not waste any time expanding its presence in the South Pacific, after signing its controversial...
Australia must ‘change the way it talks’ to Pacific Islands
Melanesian News Network Editor Dorothy Wickham says Australia must start “changing the way it talks” to the Pacific Islands.
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FSM President Panuelo announces proposed Compact of Free Association package
Federated States of Micronesia President, David Panuelo, has concluded in depth discussions with U.S Special Presidential envoy for Compact negotiations, Joseph Yun and Jake...
No caretaker government in PNG: Barker
There is no provision in law or in the Constitution for a caretaker government to be formed after Parliament is dissolved for a general...
PNG PM Marape tables report on UBS loan inquiry in Parliament
The Union Bank of Switzerland (UBS) Australia overcharged the PNG Government by AUD$175 million (about K464 million) which must be reimbursed to the State,...
Solomon Islands-China security deal needs scrutiny – NZ Foreign Minister Mahuta
New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta says the new Solomon Islands security arrangement with China is unwelcome and unnecessary and should be open...
Tonga PM says security pact between China and Solomons will be raised at June Forum meeting
Tongan Prime Minister Siaosi Sovaleni says they are closely monitoring the situation as Solomon Islands sign security pact with China.
The security pact has raised...
Fiji PM receives courtesy call from U.S Indo-Pacific Coordinator Kurt Campbell
Fiji and the United States have pledged commitment to advance collaborations on issues of importance to Fiji and the region, particularly in areas of...
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