From Baku to Belem – Change and continuity for the Pacific climate champs to COP30
Eight Pacific political climate champions heading into COP30 are providing a high-level regional line-up blending change and continuity on key priorities including Loss and...
Vanuatu PM defends People’s vote on Constitutional reforms
Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat has strongly defended the constitutional amendments 17A and 17B, saying they represent the democratic will of the people following...
Tonga King urges to ‘vote wisely’ as parliament term ends ahead of November poll
The Tongan Legislative Assembly has formally closed its 2024-2025 session Wednesday ahead of the general election next month.
In a brief soft-closing ceremony, three nobles,...
PNG’s ‘youth-heavy’ population is 10.1 million, with 4 million under age of 18
Papua New Guinea’s current population is 10.1 million as per the national census conducted last year, Prime Minister James Marape revealed.
He said the National...
President Heine urges Pacific Youth to lead with purpose at PacYES Conference in Hawaii
Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine has called on Pacific youth to lead with courage, compassion, and purpose as they shape the region’s future, at...
Fiji PM: Kamikamica still People’s Alliance deputy party leader
Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has confirmed that Manoa Kamikamica remains the deputy party leader of the People’s Alliance, despite stepping down from his...
Manoeuvring in Paris delays decision on New Caledonia elections
By Nic Maclellan
Legislation to defer New Caledonia’s provincial elections has been delayed until next week, as parliamentary manoeuvring in Paris highlights divisions over the...
Solomon Island internationals gain opportunities with Auckland FC through OFC placement programme
National Solomon Islands team players Rovu Boyers and Gordon Iro have made history as the first footballers from their country to participate in the...
Fiji Warriors defeat Australian Stockman in Nadi
The Fiji Warriors recorded a solid 36–19 win over the visiting Australian Stockman Country side at Prince Charles Park in Nadi Thursday.
The visitors were...
Australian think tank proposes ‘Pacific-Eyes’ intelligence alliance for regional security
An Australian think tank has proposed an intelligence-sharing agreement between Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands countries aimed at countering China's influence in the...
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Tonga appoints three new Ministers
Royal Warrants for three newly appointed Ministers in Tonga were formally read on Sunday, 16 August 2026, at ceremonies held at their respective locations.
The...
Mangaia trio boosts Cook Islands Party bid for supermajority
The Cook Islands Party (CIP) is closing in on a two-thirds majority in Parliament after three independent female candidates who won seats in Mangaia...
Fiji High Court declares Commission of Inquiry report null and void
Fiji High Court in Suva has declared the Commission of Inquiry (COI) report null and void, quashing its recommendations in their entirety after finding...