Pacific Defence Ministers unite on regional security, climate, and maritime threats
Defence Ministers from across the South Pacific have reaffirmed their commitment to regional security, resilience and cooperation at the 10th South Pacific Defence Ministers’...
Australia holds firm as foreign aid cuts hit Pacific
Australia remains the largest foreign aid donor in the Pacific as other Western partners including the U.S, the UK and New Zealand cut funding.
The...
China backs Fiji’s Ocean of Peace vision
Fiji’s Ocean of Peace Vision is now supported by China, the world’s largest economy by Purchasing Power Parity (PPP).
This was confirmed last Saturday to...
‘We need more knowledge’, Seabed is rich but decision a long way off: U.S scientist
Cook Islands is still a long way from being ready to mine its seafloor, says ocean scientist and executive director of the Ocean Exploration...
Japan, Palau Foreign Ministers strengthen ties ahead of PIF Chairmanship
Japan and Palau have reaffirmed their close partnership and commitment to regional stability during a Foreign Ministers’ Meeting between Japan’s Minister for Foreign Affairs,...
WHO Western Pacific Member States take action on key health priorities
Health leaders agreed in Nadi last week to accelerate action on four key priorities – strengthening health security, addressing climate change and health risks,...
Etched in history’: Moana win first trophy for Cook Islands
Jazmon Tupou-Witchman was torn between continuing to represent her mother’s Cook Islands heritage or joining the new look Tonga side but she chose to...
Samoa outclass Tonga 34-6 in wild Pacific Championships match with 90-minute lightning delay
Samoa have outclassed Pacific neighbours Tonga 34-6 in a wild and highly-physical Pacific Championships rugby league international that also featured a 90 minute lightning...
Australia backs Pacific Islands facing China heat over Taiwan
The Australian federal government is pressing Beijing to respect the Pacific's decisions on Taiwan after Chinese officials hauled in Pacific ambassadors to again complain...
Tonga edges closer towards pivotal general election
By Jean Marc 'Ake, USP intern
The November general election in Tonga is just around the corner and all 71 registered candidates' campaigning efforts are...
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“No Need for State of Emergency” – Fiji Government says situation under control
Fiji’s Government says there is no need to declare a State of Emergency, assuring the public that national security conditions remain stable following a...
“Press Freedom is not only about the right to report” – PM Manele urges...
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele says press freedom must be matched with responsibility, warning that journalism today is defined not by speed, but...
Forum SG Waqa tells Pacific leaders 2050 Strategy must deliver results
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa says the region must move beyond plans and deliver real results under the 2050 Strategy, warning that...