Pacific Trade Ministers back WTO reform, Call for global support ahead of MC14
Pacific Islands Forum Trade Ministers have reaffirmed their commitment to a rules-based global trading system, calling for urgent reforms to the World Trade Organisation...
Tonga Crown Prince calls for ‘Ocean of Peace’ vision
The Tongan Crown Prince has urged Pacific leaders to define peace beyond security at a major regional summit in Suva this week.
Speaking at the...
Over 400 candidates contest Bougainville Parliamentary election
More than 400 candidates have put their hands up to contest the Bougainville general election in September, hoping to enter parliament.
Incumbent President Ishmael Toroama...
New Zealand snub a clear message for Cook Islands, says Opposition
New Zealand’s top political leaders skipping the Cook Islands’ 60th Constitution anniversary, seen as a rebuke over closer ties with China, has sparked widespread...
Solomon Islands Police Commissioner’s job up for grab
Barely a month ago, Solomon Islands Police Commissioner Mostyn Mangau, was the darling of the government.
He earned the Order of the British Empire (OBE)...
Fijians get fast-track entry with Australia’s SmartGate
Fijians with biometric e-passports can now use Australia’s SmartGate system at all international airports.
Immigration Minister Viliame Naupoto states this shows Australia trusts Fiji’s passport...
Pacific Trade Ministers to meet in Fiji
New Zealand Minister of State for Trade and Investment Nicola Grigg will travel to Fiji this week to attend the Pacific Island Forum’s Trade...
Climate justice push turns to leaders after court loss
Political leadership is needed on climate change, experts say following the rejection of a landmark case in the Australian Federal Court.
On Tuesday, the court...
NZ PM defends absence at Cook Islands 60th celebrations amid community criticism
New Zealand Prime Minister is defending his decision to not send any representatives from the Government to the Cook Islands’ 60th celebration of self...
French Overseas Minister Manuel Valls begins first official visit to French Polynesia
French Minister for Overseas Manuel Valls landed in French Polynesia on Wednesday (Tuesday local time) for his first official visit to the territory.
The one-week...
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Japan Prime Minister’s supermajority could reshape security for the Pacific, experts say
A landslide victory for Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has put her ruling coalition in control of three-quarters of the lower house or Shūgiin.
Last...
Marshallese deported by ICE ‘having the hardest time’
People deported to the Marshall Islands from the United States face a tough road to survival, experiencing difficulties being accepted by locals and often...
Vanuatu introduces draft UN resolution on ICJ demanding full climate compensation
Vanuatu has introduced the zero draft of a United Nations General Assembly resolution to endorse the International Court of Justice’s advisory opinion on the...