Trump signs order to further restrict entry of foreign nationals to U.S, includes Tonga
U.S President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Tuesday that further restricts and limits the entry of foreign nationals to the United States, the...
Pacific Islands Forum warns UN human trafficking is a growing threat in the Pacific
Solomon Islands’ UN envoy Jane Waetara addressed the General Assembly review of the Global Plan of Action on human trafficking on behalf of Pacific...
Tuvalu condemns Bondi attack, Stands with Australia
The Government of Tuvalu has condemned the deadly attack at Bondi Beach and expressed solidarity with Australia, offering condolences to the victims and their...
Pacific fisheries summit gives a boost to albacore & seabirds
By Edward Carver
Much of the world’s albacore tuna catch, which usually ends up in a can, comes from the southwestern Pacific Ocean, where fishery...
PM Rabuka appoints Sakiasi Ditoka as Fiji’s new Foreign Minister in Cabinet reshuffle
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has announced a Cabinet reshuffle, appointing Sakiasi Ditoka as Fiji’s new Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade.
“As we approach...
Solomon Islands Foreign Minister Agovaka warns OACPS is at a crossroads
Solomon Islands Foreign Minister Peter Shanel Agovaka opened the 120th OACPS Council session in Brussels on 12 December as President-in-Office.
Addressing Ministers and delegates from...
Nauru President condemns Bondi attack, Backs Australia
Nauru President David Adeang has condemned the deadly shooting at Bondi Beach, describing it as a horrific and senseless act of terror, and extended...
PNG Orchids to appoint new coach for RLWC26 after parting ways with Norris
Papua New Guinea is seeking a new coach to take charge of the Orchids at the World Cup in 2026 after parting ways with...
Fiji abstains as UN adopts resolution on protecting humanitarian and UN personnel
Fiji was among six countries that abstained when the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution on the safety and security of humanitarian workers...
Elizabeth Wright-Koteka appointed new Cook Islands foreign affairs and Immigration secretary
The Cook Islands Public Service Commission has announced Elizabeth Wright-Koteka’s appointment as Secretary for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI), effective 1...
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Solomon Islands ratifies Pacific Resilience Facility as region pushes toward 2026 launch
Solomon Islands has handed over its instrument of ratification for the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF), marking another step toward activating the Pacific-led climate and...
Population decline in FSM and RMI
By Stephen Howes
The urge to survive is a powerful one, for both an individual and a country.
Nauru, whose population was decimated by infectious disease...
Samoan chief jailed for more than 16 years after slavery trial
A Samoan chief found guilty of enslaving two people in Auckland has been sentenced to more than 16 years in prison.
Moeaia Tuai was found...