Solomon Islands Opposition against proposed extension of Parliament
Solomon Islands Opposition is concerned with the ruling Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement’s (DCGA’s) continual push to extend Parliament from four to five years.
Opposition...
Tongan PM positive for COVID-19
Tongan Prime Minister Siaosi Sovaleni has tested positive for COVID19 and will be home isolated with members of his immediate family for the mandatory...
Micronesian maritime security enhanced
The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) has received the first of two Guardian-class Patrol Boats, delivered through the Pacific Maritime Security Programme, at a...
Cook Islands ease travel restrictions
Regulations in the Cook Islands are softening, with Prime Minister Mark Brown announcing major changes surrounding travel to the nation.
The changes are in response...
The UN High Seas Treaty could be the Oceans’ last hope
By Rosie Julin
United Nations member states have tried for years to reach a global agreement that would protect marine life on the high...
Fijiana Drua defy Reds to win second straight game in Buildcorp Super W
The Fijiana Drua have backed up their Super W debut with another impressive win, overcoming the Queensland Reds 27-12 at Suncorp Stadium.
The newcomers thumped...
Reds hold off fast finishing Fijian Drua at Suncorp Stadium
-The Queensland Reds have avoided one of the great Super Rugby boilovers, surviving an incredible Fijian Drua comeback to win 33-28.
The Reds led 28-9...
Solomon Islands Government confident of holding Pacific Games despite COVID-19
The Government of the Solomon Islands said it is confident that it can deliver the 2023 Pacific Games on time, despite the challenges that...
Pacific countries lament threat of catastrophic weather events, amplify call for urgent actions
The findings of the latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) point to a “bleak future” for the Pacific, where people...
Indo-Pacific is priority theatre with China as a pacing challenge: U.S Defence
The Indo-Pacific region remains the priority theatre for the Defense Department, and China remains the pacing challenge for the U.S military, Ely Ratner, assistant...
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The United States has called for the abolition of the United Nations Special Committee on Decolonisation, dismissing its annual work and visits to the...
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U.S Ambassador vacancies threaten global influence, national security
Delays in confirming United States Ambassadors are weakening Washington’s global influence and creating opportunities for China and Russia to expand their diplomatic presence, the...