Defence Minister Peter Dutton denies Australia has ‘dropped the ball’ after China
A wide-ranging draft security pact between the Solomon Islands and China has been leaked online, prompting Australia to voice concern about actions that would...
‘Really concerning’: China finalising security deal with Solomon Islands to base warships in the Pacific
Australian officials are alarmed at Solomon Islands’ planned security deal with China with the defence minister, Peter Dutton, stating “we would be concerned clearly...
New U.S envoy to head treaty talks with Compact states
Talks are set to resume on negotiating the agreements between the U.S and its freely associated states in the Pacific, following the appointment of...
Solomon Islands considers security cooperation with China – official
The Solomon Islands has signed a policing deal with China and will send a proposal for a broader security agreement covering the military to...
Covid outbreaks in Samoa and Vanuatu chip away at Pacific islands’ virus-free status
Covid outbreaks in Samoa and Vanuatu have further whittled down the number of Pacific island nations that have so far escaped the pandemic, as...
Fiji quarantine to be removed from 07 ApriI, Mask wearing to become optional from today
Fully vaccinated tourists will no longer need to stay in Fiji quarantine for three nights from 07 April.
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum announced this...
Fiji’s revised 2021-2022 budget projects $2.25bn in revenue, $3.72bn expenditure
Fiji’s 2021-2022 Revised National Budget is projecting a total revenue of $2.25 billion (US$1.07 billion) and a total expenditure of $3.72 billion (US$1.78 billion),...
VAT removed from 21 basic items in Fiji effective from 01 April, $4 an hour minimum wage by 2023
Effective from 01 April 2022, zero-rated Value Added Tax (VAT) will apply on 21 basic consumer items in Fiji.
Economy Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum made this...
Climate change in the Pacific – what Australia needs to do
By Peter Hooton
Canberra’s insipid approach to climate action undermines trust and endangers vital interests close to home.
Australia has long claimed a special relationship...
Pacific Islands Forum Statement Emergency Special session on Ukraine
The Pacific Islands Forum member states with presence at the United Nations in New York, namely Australia, Federated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Nauru, New...
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‘Test of regionalism’: Pacific church group calls for review of Israel’s PIF role
The region's premier ecumenical organisation is calling for Israel's new partnership with the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) to be reviewed.
The Pacific Conference of Churches...
‘Cut the umbilical cord’: Bougainville’s bid to break away from Papua New Guinea faces...
For decades, the distant island of Bougainville has fought for secession from Papua New Guinea, for a future as an independent nation of its...
Fiji passport ranks 97th globally, opens 78 destinations
Fijian passport holders can access 78 overseas destinations without obtaining a traditional visa in advance, but Fiji ranks 97th globally and 11th among 14...