Ocean of Peace Institute to be established in Suva
The Fiji Government will establish the Ocean of Peace Institute in Suva as part of efforts to strengthen the country's international leadership, with an...
Pacific Resilience Facility must deliver results for communities: Forum SG
The Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF) has reached a major milestone with the convening of its inaugural Council meeting last week, with Pacific Islands Forum...
Loyalist surge in New Caledonia, but Congress remains balanced
By Nic Maclellan in Noumea
In a poll marked by low voter turnout, New Caledonia’s provincial elections have seen a significant increase of votes for...
Strategic competition in Pacific here to stay, Australian Minister says
Australian Minister for Defence Industry and Minister for Pacific Island Affairs Pat Conroy says strategic competition with China in the Pacific is a permanent...
Cook Islands General Election set for 12 August
The Cook Islands 2026 General Election will be held on Wednesday, August 12, the King’s Representative, Sir Tom Marsters, announced this morning.
In a radio...
Fiji PM says next election due between 24 December and early February 2027
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says Fiji’s next general election is expected to be held between 24 December 2026, and the first week of February...
Australia says China seeking permanent security presence in Pacific
Australian Minister for Pacific Island Affairs Pat Conroy says China is seeking a permanent security presence in the Pacific, as Australia continues efforts to...
Solomon Islands urged to act Now as ‘Super El Niño’ threat looms
A senior official at the Green Climate Fund (GCF) has warned that Solomon Islands must take proactive and decisive political action to prepare for...
NOAA declares El Niño, warns of possible ‘Super’ event
The United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has declared that El Niño conditions are present in the Pacific, with forecasts indicating a...
New Caledonia’s Northern Province debates economy, services and the future
By Nic Maclellan in Noumea
For decades, Paul Neaoutyine of the Parti de Libération Kanak (Palika) has led New Caledonia’s Northern Province. The long...
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Pacific ICT Ministers focus on digital progress, AI and online safety
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