Samoa prepares to go to the polls: ‘Going to be an interesting election’
Samoa is in full swing of political campaigning as the country readies for next month's general election.
A record 191 candidates were standing, and seven...
Palau sets stage for 2026 Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting
The Republic of Palau is gearing up to host the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM) in 2026, the most high-profile regional gathering...
Brazil offers COP30 cruise ship rooms and cost caps but negotiators remain unhappy
The Brazilian government says it has offered accommodation for COP30 costing no more than US$220 a night to representatives of some of the world’s...
MSG the powerhouse of the Subregion
The Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) could be the powerhouse of the region as a platform to advance issues of national interest for Melanesia.
This was...
As the World watches the Hague, the fight for Climate Justice intensifies
By Sera Sefeti
As the International Court of Justice (ICJ) prepares to release its historic advisory opinion on climate change, momentum across the Pacific and...
ICE deportations land Marshallese, Micronesians in Guantanamo
United States immigration and deportation enforcement continues to ramp up, affecting Marshallese and Micronesians in new and unprecedented ways.
The Trump administration’s directive to Immigration...
Tuvalu Prime Minister calls for Pacific unity amid Taiwan tensions
Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo is urging Pacific leaders to remain united as the region faces potential diplomatic tensions concerning Taiwan's participation in the...
Pacific Trade Ministers back WTO reform, Call for global support ahead of MC14
Pacific Islands Forum Trade Ministers have reaffirmed their commitment to a rules-based global trading system, calling for urgent reforms to the World Trade Organisation...
Tonga Crown Prince calls for ‘Ocean of Peace’ vision
The Tongan Crown Prince has urged Pacific leaders to define peace beyond security at a major regional summit in Suva this week.
Speaking at the...
Over 400 candidates contest Bougainville Parliamentary election
More than 400 candidates have put their hands up to contest the Bougainville general election in September, hoping to enter parliament.
Incumbent President Ishmael Toroama...
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Pacific must defeat corruption to prosper
A regional academic has warned that the Pacific cannot achieve peace or prosperity unless it confronts corruption head-on, calling it a “tapeworm” quietly draining...
World Bank warns of rising costs as Middle East conflict hits global markets
The World Bank Group says the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is already driving up global costs and disrupting supply chains, with developing...
Foreign crew charged after Australian police say ‘smuggling hides’ used in cocaine plot
Australian Police have charged six crew members of the high-profile MV Raider vessel with drug smuggling, saying they attempted to bring one tonne of...