Micronesia pushes UN reform, says Security Council ‘no longer adequately represents today’s world
The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) has called for urgent reform of the United Nations Security Council, warning the current structure “no longer adequately...
UN Secretary-General hopefuls make their case in televised ‘interactive dialogues’
The four candidates so far in the running to be the next UN Secretary-General will each have the chance to show why they are...
Oceania Anglican Leaders set action Plan on Climate, labour and education
Anglican leaders from across Oceania have wrapped up a three-day Fono with a clear plan to tackle climate change, labour mobility and theological education,...
Fiji and Pacific on the frontline of ‘hybrid warfare’, says Defence Minister Tikoduadua
Climate disasters create security gaps now exploited by hybrid threats in Fiji and the Pacific.
Minister for Defence and Veteran Affairs Pio Tikoduadua made the...
Fiji Military declares No-Fly Zones, warns detected drones will be neutralised
The Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) has declared all its installations “NO-FLY ZONES” for drones, warning it will take action against any unauthorised...
‘We can do this’: Rejected Super Rugby bidder says it can keep Moana Pasifika going
The founder of a Māori and Pacific-led professional rugby club says they have the finances, plan and people to keep the Moana Pasifika franchise...
Vanuatu seeks faster access to climate funds as needs outpace delivery
Climate funding commitments grow but remain difficult to unlock at the pace Pacific island communities need, according to regional officials and development partners.
Despite more...
Bougainville MP challenges PNG lawmakers to ‘have some guts’ on independence vote
A prominent Bougainvillean MP believes Papua New Guinea's parliament will back the autonomous region's drive for independence.
Francesca Semoso, one of four Bougainvillean MPs in...
Amnesty International demands answers over Vakarisi death in military custody
Amnesty International has raised serious concerns over the death of Jone Vakarisi in military custody, saying official accounts have been inconsistent and calling for...
‘World will be plunged into deepening insecurity’ without climate action: AOSIS warns
Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) Lead Climate Change negotiator Anne Rasmussen has issued a clear warning ahead of the Petersberg Climate Dialogue, saying...
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Neville Choi takes PINA presidency as Moala steps down
By Pita Ligaiula in Savusavu
Papua New Guinea Media Council President Neville Choi has been elected President of the Pacific Islands News Association (PINA),...
PNG secures bid to host 2028 Pacific Media Summit
By Pita Ligaiula in Savusavu
Papua New Guinea has secured the bid to host the Pacific Media Summit in 2028, with the decision taken...
‘Rising seas are sinking futures’
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