Agovaka camp says PM bid will continue GNUT “transformational vision”
Supporters of Solomon Islands MP Peter Shanel Agovaka say his nomination for Prime Minister is more than just another political move — they say...
World Bank warns Pacific growth slowing as fuel costs, debt and global shocks bite
Pacific economies are losing momentum as rising fuel costs, weaker tourism, inflation and repeated global shocks continue to strain governments, businesses and households, according...
PNG champions Melanesian unity on Ocean Protection
Papua New Guinea is positioning the 2026 Melanesian Ocean Summit as a major platform for regional unity, climate action and ocean governance, with leaders...
Vanuatu’s cabinet approves new version of Nakamal Agreement with Australia
Vanuatu's cabinet has given the green light to a new version of the landmark Nakamal Agreement with Australia, with the two nations looking increasingly...
Billions promised, but bottlenecks persist: GAO flags Compact delays affecting Palau
A new U.S government watchdog report is raising concerns that delays, and bureaucratic bottlenecks tied to Compact of Free Association funding could undermine Palau’s...
PNG PM Marape welcomes Leaders to Melanesian Ocean Summit
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has welcomed leaders arriving in Port Moresby for the inaugural Melanesian Ocean Conference, which will be held...
Climate crisis costs Solomon Islands US$79m annually, says Ministry of Environment
The Solomon Islands is losing an estimated US$79 million every year to climate-related loss and damage, equivalent to nearly nine percent of its annual...
Timor-Leste president in PNG for bilateral talks
Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta has arrived in Papua New Guinea for a three-day visit.
Ramos-Horta will hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister James Marape and...
PNG Chief Justice will not face Leadership Tribunal, Sir Gibbs cleared
Papua New Guinea Chief Justice Sir Gibbs Salika has been cleared of any wrongdoing as evidence provided by the Ombudsman Commission to refer him...
NZ Hosts 142nd Forum Fisheries Committee Annual Officials Meeting
The 142nd Annual Officials Meeting of the Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC) opened in Aotearoa New Zealand, this morning, bringing together senior fisheries officials and...
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Pacific bloc demands UN mission to New Caledonia as decolonisation debate intensifies
Pacific countries have renewed calls for a United Nations visiting mission to New Caledonia, saying an independent assessment is needed as the territory continues...
French Polynesia urges UN-backed decolonisation dialogue with France
French Polynesia President Mottai Brotherson has called on France to open a United Nations-backed decolonisation dialogue, saying 13 years after French Polynesia was placed...
Pacific has talked enough, now it is time for action: PNG PM Marape
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has backed the Taku Pakasoa Declaration but warned Pacific leaders and the international community that climate commitments...