Australia agrees to pay Pacific nation of Nauru $1.62 billion to house deportees
Australia has agreed to pay the tiny Pacific nation of Nauru A$2.5 billion (US$1.62 billion) over three decades to host deported non-citizens, with accommodation...
Tonga prepares for election as candidates step forward, foreign affairs bill looms large
Candidates running in Tonga’s upcoming election have until 10 October to submit their nominations.
When speaking to the media, Tonga’s Prime Minister Dr ‘Aisake Valu...
A test of unity: Can the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ meeting keep the family together
By Mihai Sora
Pacific leaders will gather in Honiara for big declarations on security and climate, but regional fragmentation poses a pressing challenge
Chinese military...
Unregistered people voted
It was discovered that close to 20 people from different constituencies were able to cast votes despite being unregistered, confirmed Electoral Commissioner Tuiafelolo John...
Global backing for PNG team as son of Kumuls great earns NRL debut
The establishment of an NRL team in PNG has received global support as the teenage son of one of the nation's greatest players prepares...
UN Chief hails PNG’s leadership on peace, democracy and development
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres made history today as the first serving UN chief to address Papua New Guinea’s Parliament, commending the country’s achievements...
UN stands with Papua New Guinea to hold major polluters accountable
United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres has hailed Papua New Guinea’s climate leadership and biodiversity stewardship, pledging that the UN will stand firmly with the...
Cook Islands’ top diplomat resigns amid diplomatic tensions with New Zealand
The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) has resigned after about a decade in the role, a surprise decision that...
FAST leads with 15 seats, HRPP secures 9
The Samoan Electoral Commission has confirmed 27 parliamentary seats, as the official count for the 2025 general election enters its third day.
Twelve seats were...
6PAC+ prepares IMO submissions, demands just transition
"We want to ensure the International Maritime Organisation is in alignment with principles of international environmental law and advances a just and equitable transition...
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Samoa deputy PM loses seat after Court finds corrupt practices
The Samoa Electoral Court has today ruled that deputy Prime Minister and Member of Parliament for Falealili I, Toelupe Maoiautele Pou Onesemo, is guilty...
Western Pacific governments urged to speed up action to end TB in the region
The World Health Organisation (WHO) urged governments in the Western Pacific region to accelerate country-led action to transform tuberculosis care, decentralize services and scale...
Commonwealth SG warns global debt crisis threatens ‘survival’ of Small States
The Secretary-General of the Commonwealth Shirley Botchwey has warned that rising global debt is threatening development, sovereignty and survival for many countries, particularly small...