Donald Trump’s deep-sea mining order condemned as ‘militarisation’ of Pacific
United States President Donald Trump’s latest executive order aimed at boosting the deep-sea mining industry is a ‘contemporary militarisation of the Pacific region yet...
Samoa’s political leaders go round and round: ‘You never know’
The leader of Samoa's main opposition party claims that Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa is holding on to the top job because of the...
PM Marape lauds PNG-Australia bond at launch of ‘Yumi Stap Wantaim’ Campaign
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has hailed the strong and enduring partnership between PNG and Australia as the two nations marked the...
Scars from the world’s first deep sea mining test 50 years on
President Donald Trump is trying to fast track new deep sea mining efforts, but half a century after the world's first deep sea mining...
Moana Pasifika name strong side for final home game against Blues
Moana Pasifika has named a strong side to face the Blues in their final home game of the regular season on Saturday night, at...
Baselala gets first start for Fijian Drua against Force
Fijian Drua half back Philip Baselala has continued to impress and will get his first start this weekend in the Shop N Save Super...
Albanese’s re-election: Positive shift for Pacific policy, tariff challenges loom for NZ – analyst
Australia’s recent election, described as a ‘Labor landslide’, has been received positively as a sign of stability in Pacific policy.
But an international relations expert...
Commissioner Tsianai clarifies confusion on Bougainville Constituent Assembly and conduct of the 2025 ABG General Elections
Bougainville Electoral Commissioner, Desmond Tsianai has clarified that the creation of the Bougainville Constituent Assembly by the ABG in March this year will not...
Aid is not a handout, it’s an investment – Pacific Cooperation Foundation CEO
A Pacific leader says aid should be viewed as an investment in people rather than charity, especially for Pacific communities.
The message emerged during a...
China warns that Cold War problems could be ‘reheated’ in Asia-Pacific region
The Cold War could heat up again in the Asia-Pacific region and China must strengthen domestic political stability and national security in a deteriorating...
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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...