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...
Transparency Solomon Islands welcomes move to defer Forum dialogue
As the country approaches the dates when it will host the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meeting, Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) has welcomed the...
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Pacific shipping lifeline faces crisis as experts push wind-powered transition
For many Pacific Island communities, a delayed ship does not just mean inconvenience. It can mean empty store shelves, fuel shortages and isolation.
“Shipping is...
Timor-Leste is vulnerable to ‘infiltration by foreign organised crime’, President José Ramos-Horta says
Timor-Leste is vulnerable to “infiltration by foreign organised crime”, the country’s president, José Ramos-Horta, has warned.
His comments come as Australian federal police (AFP) confirmed...
Fiji Climate Change Minister set key priorities to accelerate Pacific climate action
“1.5 is not negotiable and is a red line grounded in science and in our lived reality.”
This was the strong reminder from Fiji's Minister...