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Forum struggles with missile dilemma

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By Nic Maclellan in Koror, Palau AS they gather in Palau this week for the 55th Pacific Islands Forum, regional leaders want development partners to...

Forum SG Waqa urges regional media to put Pacific voices at...

August 28, 2026

Pacific Leaders face longer agenda as geopolitical pressures mount

August 28, 2026

Pacific leaders concerned over missile testing in the region

August 28, 2026

Most Pacific leaders to attend Fiji pre-COP, Forum SG says

August 28, 2026

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Forum SG Waqa urges regional media to put Pacific voices at the centre

MEDIA August 28, 2026 0

By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau Pacific media must ensure the region’s stories are told by Pacific voices and from a Pacific perspective, Forum...

Pacific Leaders face longer agenda as geopolitical pressures mount

DIPLOMACY August 28, 2026 0

By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau Pacific Islands Forum leaders will meet next week against a more challenging regional backdrop, with geopolitics, transnational crime, economic...

Pacific leaders concerned over missile testing in the region

DIPLOMACY August 28, 2026 0

By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Divavesi Waqa says missile testing in the Pacific is a concern for...

Most Pacific leaders to attend Fiji pre-COP, Forum SG says

Climate Change August 28, 2026 0

By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau Most Pacific Islands Forum leaders are expected to attend the pre-COP31 meeting in Fiji despite competing international commitments, Forum...

West Papua progress expected at Pacific Leaders’ Meeting

DIPLOMACY August 28, 2026 0

By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau Pacific Islands Forum Leaders are expected to receive an update on efforts to facilitate a visit by the UN...

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End war on nature and ensure ocean health, UN chief says in message for...

Environment June 11, 2021 0

Ending the “war on nature” must be part of global recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday in his...

Aimeliik Legislature calls for investigation of AIMSPLA Chairman Sriderio Rengulbai for alleged misconduct in...

Anti-Corruption August 14, 2023 0

By Leilani Reklai The 12th Aimeliik State Legislature passed a resolution requesting Aimeliik Governor Browny Simer to investigate allegations of misconduct in office made...

Solomons PM due in Australia amid China tension

Election October 5, 2022 0

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will host his Solomon Islands counterpart Manasseh Sogavare against a backdrop of accusations China has influenced the Pacific...

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PINA Board, Fiji Information Ministry discuss media collaboration, Pacific Media summit preparations

MEDIA April 15, 2026 0

Discussions on strengthening regional media collaboration and preparations for the upcoming Pacific Media Summit took centre stage Tuesday during a courtesy visit by the...

Outcome of discussion: PINA collaboration with USP Journalism Programme

MEDIA April 15, 2026 0

The Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) Board held a productive discussion with the Head of the Journalism Programme at the University of the South...

International concern over Tonga’s debate on death penalty for drug offences

DRUGS June 14, 2024 0

Several international human rights organisations have expressed grave concern over recent discussions in Tonga's Parliament suggesting the extension of the death penalty to drug-related...

Media policy in vetting process: PNG Information Minister

MEDIA February 8, 2024 0

Papua New Guinea’s National Media Development Policy is going through the Social, Law and Order Sector Heads vetting and clearance process before it is...

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Forum struggles with missile dilemma

August 28, 2026

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Pacific Games Council seeks legal advice after Solomon Islands court ruling

Sport August 26, 2026 0

The Pacific Games Council (PGC) says it will seek legal advice on the next steps after a court ruling that the Solomon Islands National...

$222M Pacific Games spending bombshell

Sport August 25, 2026 0

A special audit into how the Solomon Islands National Hosting Authority (NHA) spent public money for the 2023 Pacific Games has uncovered serious failures...

Melbourne Storm prop Tui Kamikamica announces retirement

Rugby League August 21, 2026 0

Melbourne Storm has confirmed the retirement of long-serving prop and Fijian captain Tui Kamikamica, effective immediately on medical grounds. Kamikamica finishes his rugby league career...

PNG Weightlifter Baru sets sights on Tahiti

Sport August 20, 2026 0

Papua New Guinea weightlifter Morea Baru says his next task is to add another medal to his collection at next year’s Pacific Games in...

Nakarawa returns home to join Fijian Drua

Rugby August 19, 2026 0

Former Olympic gold medallist and Flying Fijians star Leone Nakarawa is returning home to join the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua for the 2027 Shop...

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WHO Pacific chief pushes global action on oral health crisis

May 20, 2026 0

World Health Organisation (WHO) Western Pacific regional director Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala has called for stronger global investment and political commitment to tackle oral...