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...
New U.S sanctions ‘a flagrant attack’ on judicial independence: ICC
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has strongly rejected new sanctions announced by the United States on Wednesday against four more of its personnel in...
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Pacific declaration urges end to age of fossil fuels
Carbon capture and storage, geoengineering and other technologies that justify ongoing fossil fuel production have been denounced by Pacific nations in a landmark declaration.
Following...
Forum Troika Leaders meet in Fiji to discuss emerging regional challenges and opportunities
Forum Troika Leaders met in-person in Nadi, Fiji on 16 April 2026 to consider key regional priorities amid an increasingly uncertain and rapidly evolving...
Small nations, strong ties: Fiji’s Ambassador talks faith, friendship, and Israel
In an interview with the Magazine, Ambassador Jesoni Vitusagavulu explained the strategic - as well as spiritual - reasons behind Fiji’s support for Israel....