Solomon Islands MPs get another pay rise amid cost-of-living crisis
Members of Solomon Islands Parliament have received another salary increase – the second in just two years – despite the continuing economic challenges facing...
PCC warns against militarising Pacific’s ‘Ocean of Peace’ vision
The General Secretary of the Pacific Conference of Churches (PCC), Reverend James Bhagwan, has urged Pacific leaders to ensure the region’s “Ocean of Peace”...
Solomon Islands warns of Climate crisis at UN, pledges sustainable urban growth
Solomon Islands has told the United Nations that climate change and rapid urban growth are reshaping the nation’s towns and settlements.
Minister of Lands and...
New Constitution could be ready before next election’: Fiji Acting AG
Fiji's Acting Attorney-General Siromi Turaga says constitutional drafters and consultant Professor Anthony Regan are already working from his office as the Coalition Government pushes...
Solomon Islands PM Wale in Washington: Pushing Partnerships forward
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale has arrived in Washington, ahead of a series of high-level bilateral engagements scheduled for this week.
As part of...
Envoy warns Pacific strategic contest is shifting as PNG says it will close Taiwan office
A senior Australian diplomat has warned that Western democracies are losing ground in the strategic contest across the Indo-Pacific.
The warning comes as Papua New...
Tongan women rescued from China after arranged marriage scheme
Two young Tongan women – we agree to call them Ana and Peti to protect their identities – have a deadness to their eyes...
Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting to be held ahead of Glasgow 2026 Games
The 12th Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting (CSMM) will take place in Glasgow, Scotland, on 22 July 2026, in the margins of the 2026 Commonwealth...
MCC touts Pacific, Fiji partnerships as strategic alternative to China’s Belt and Road
The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) has highlighted its work in Fiji and the wider Pacific as part of a broader U.S strategy to strengthen...
Vanuatu Opposition demands Gov’t apology over failed Matthew and Hunter negotiations
Vanuatu Opposition Leader Alatoi Ishmael Kalsakau has called on Prime Minister Jotham Napat and Deputy Prime Minister Johnny Koanapo to apologise to the people...
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Australia maintains $5.2b Aid Programme as Pacific takes priority
Australia will invest $5.2 billion (US$2.67 billion) in official development assistance in 2026-27, with more than three-quarters directed to the Pacific and Southeast Asia...
Missile test crosses multiple Pacific EEZs
The Pacific Islands Forum says China’s ballistic missile test has raised regional concerns after the missile travelled over the exclusive economic zones of several...
Two by-elections to be held after Tonga MPs lose seats
Tonga's Electoral Commission is preparing for by-elections in Tongatapu 2 and Niua 17 after the seats were left vacant following court rulings against their...