Fiji PM says next election due between 24 December and early February 2027
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says Fiji’s next general election is expected to be held between 24 December 2026, and the first week of February...
Australia says China seeking permanent security presence in Pacific
Australian Minister for Pacific Island Affairs Pat Conroy says China is seeking a permanent security presence in the Pacific, as Australia continues efforts to...
Solomon Islands urged to act Now as ‘Super El Niño’ threat looms
A senior official at the Green Climate Fund (GCF) has warned that Solomon Islands must take proactive and decisive political action to prepare for...
NOAA declares El Niño, warns of possible ‘Super’ event
The United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has declared that El Niño conditions are present in the Pacific, with forecasts indicating a...
New Caledonia’s Northern Province debates economy, services and the future
By Nic Maclellan in Noumea
For decades, Paul Neaoutyine of the Parti de Libération Kanak (Palika) has led New Caledonia’s Northern Province. The long...
NZ Rugby pacific board members front up over ‘gutting’ Moana Pasifika decision
--New Zealand Rugby (NZR) board members Caren Rangi and former All Black Keven Mealamu have spoken publicly following the decision to remove Moana Pasifika...
Pacific Economic Ministers remain cautious on Iran-U.S deal as fuel price uncertainty persists
Pacific countries are not placing significant confidence in the emerging Iran-United States agreement and will continue preparing for fuel market volatility as uncertainty in...
Forum expands effort to tackle Correspondent Banking challenges across Pacific
Forum Secretary General, Baron Divavesi Waqa says the Pacific’s Correspondent Banking Relationship (CBR) office is now fully established and working to address banking challenges...
Pacific Private sector warns Ministers of rising costs as fuel crisis dominates talks
Rising energy costs and the impact of the Middle East fuel crisis dominated discussions between Pacific finance ministers and private sector leaders during a...
Pacific Ministers seek long-term fix to fuel crisis as costs hit households
Pacific Economic ministers are looking beyond short-term responses to rising fuel prices and living costs, with Marshall Islands Finance Minister David Paul saying leaders...
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Australia’s Assistant Minister for Pacific Island Affairs says China missile test was ‘destabilising’ as...
Australia says China's recent ballistic missile test over the Pacific was “destabilising”, citing strong condemnation from Pacific leaders alongside Australia's response.
Speaking in an interview...
UN readies US$100 million as stronger El Niño threatens millions
The United Nations is preparing to release up to US$100 million in emergency funding as forecasts indicate the next El Niño will be more...
‘I won’t back flip’: Samoa star reveals plan for Cup
Winning a World Cup is the final frontier for Payne Haas and he is fully committed to attempting to do so with Samoa.
There had...