Seabed mining leases in U.S territories likely to outpace environmental review
Federal plans to open waters near Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa to seabed mining could allow long-term leases to be issued...
New Caledonia provincial elections date set for June as voter roll changes draws criticism
New Caledonia's crucial provincial elections will be held on Sunday 28 June, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has announced.
Lecornu's announcement was widely relayed by...
Fiji PM launches the 2026 National skills gap assesment survey
Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has launched the 2026 National Skills Gap Assessment Survey in Suva, describing it as a critical national tool that...
Solomon Islands to elect new PM, following ousting of Manele in no-confidence vote
Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Jeremiah Manele was removed from office Thursday, following a decisive vote of no confidence in the National Parliament, in a...
Pacific leaders want urgent energy, transport rethink
By Sera Tikotikoivatu-Sefeti
The Pacific’s biggest regional meeting on energy and transport opened with song, culture and connection.
But behind the ceremony was a stark warning:...
PM Rabuka hails Fiji-Australia ties as leaders tackle fuel crisis, security and Climate agenda
Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has reaffirmed Fiji’s strong partnership with Australia, saying both countries are working closely to address regional security threats, the...
Australia announces $30 million fuel support for Fiji as Wong confirms Vuvale Union deal
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has announced a $30 million (US$21.66 million) budget support package for Fiji to help respond to the global fuel...
Australia pledges stronger Security support as Fiji-Australia Vuvale Union takes shape
Australian Minister for Pacific Island Affairs Pat Conroy says Australia stands “shoulder to shoulder” with Fiji in the fight against transnational crime and drug...
Pacific island nation charts path to diesel freedom
The world’s smallest island nation is seeking to unshackle its power system from diesel after signing on to a landmark renewables partnership.
The Republic of...
Technology is making the Pacific’s drug highway harder to detect
Narco-subs, drone systems, and encrypted finance are turning the Pacific from a transit zone to a node in the global drug economy.
By Jose...
Latest article
Palau to co-chair first Global Island States Ocean Summit in Tokyo
Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr will co-chair the inaugural Island States Ocean Summit in Tokyo this week, bringing together leaders from around 30 island...
Curriculum review sparks sovereignty debate in Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Vice Chancellor Dr Transform Aqorau has questioned the heavy reliance on foreign consultants in shaping the country's education system,...
Pacific steps up COP31 preparations as leaders set Climate priorities
Senior Pacific officials stepped up preparations for COP31 last week, meeting to strengthen regional coordination and sharpen Pacific priorities ahead of key climate talks...