Marshall Islands’ president: It’s wrong to ban partners from Pacific Islands Forum talks
Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine has told Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele that it will hurt the Pacific Island region to bar numerous...
FLNKS snubs New Caledonia’s constitutional reform talks in Nouméa
A newly established “draft committee” held its inaugural meeting in Nouméa on Thursday, aiming to translate the Bougival agreement, signed by New Caledonian political...
Israel announces official visit to Pacific region to ‘broaden partnerships’
Israel has announced an official visit to Pacific Island states.
In a statement on X, the Israeli Foreign Ministry said that the Foreign Minister Gideon...
Forum Ministers back Australia’s bid to host COP31 as a Pacific COP
Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers have thrown their weight behind Australia’s bid to host the UNFCCC COP31 in 2026, declaring it a “Pacific COP”...
Tonga’s King takes control of government department, as critics fear ‘dangerous’ situation
Tonga's King has taken control of a government department in what critics say is a 'slap' to democracy in the Pacific nation.
Lopeti Senituli has...
PNG, Solomons pledge stronger ties ahead of Forum Meeting: PNG Foreign Minister Tkatchenko
Papua New Guinea Foreign Affairs Minister Justin Tkatchenko says talks with Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele have reaffirmed the strength of bilateral ties...
Solomon Islands PM Manele meets with PNG Governor-General
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele paid a courtesy call on Papua New Guinea’s Governor-General Grand Chief Sir Bob Dadae at Government House Thursday,...
Winston Peters says China “too clever by half” in PIF row
New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says China has been “too clever by half” in response to a statement from Beijing denying any...
Sāmoa 2025 general elections: A key vote for FAST, HRPP and the rise of Fiamē’s SUP
By Renate Rivers
On 29 August, Sāmoans will go to the polls to elect their parliamentary representatives for the next five-year term.
This guide provides an...
Clash with Sāmoa looms as ’Ikale Tahi aim for historic Pacific Nations Cup victory
The ‘Ikale Tahi are entering the Pacific Nations Cup at a crucial time, with players and coaches stressing that unity, culture, and faith must...
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China expands Policing footprint in Pacific as influence grows
China is expanding its policing footprint across the Pacific, moving from basic training support to more operational involvement in several island countries, raising the...
Tuvalu boosts Maritime Security with new Patrol vessel from Japan, UNODC
Tuvalu has strengthened its ability to police its waters and protect its resources following the handover of a new inshore patrol vessel at Funafuti...
Cyclones threaten Fiji, Solomon Islands, PNG, even NZ
Twin tropical cyclones are ravaging Melanesia, with Maila stirring up trouble in the Solomon Sea and Vaianu darting across the South Pacific.
Both are category...