World Council of Churches calls for nuclear-free Pacific, demilitarisation and decolonisation
The World Council of Churches (WCC) has issued a strong call for churches and governments to stand united against nuclear threats, colonial control, and...
UN climate chief urges Australia to ‘go big’ on 2035 emissions target
One of the world's top climate diplomats has urged the federal government to commit to an ambitious 2035 target to cut carbon emissions, saying...
Six more seats in 2027: PNG Electoral Commissioner Sinai
Motu-Koita people in the National Capital District will have their own representative in Parliament in 2027 as one of the six new electorates confirmed...
Australia opens second Pacific Engagement Visa ballot, adds Samoa and Kiribati
From Monday, Pacific island and Timor-Leste nationals will be able to register for Australia's second annual Pacific Engagement Visa stream (PEV) ballot.
The PEV provides...
Tuvalu opens High Commission in Canberra, cementing ties with Australia
Tuvalu Prime Minister, Feleti Teo, on Monday presided over the official opening of the Tuvalu High Commission office in Canberra, marking a significant milestone...
NZ PM Luxon to host Solomon Islands Prime Minister
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele will visit New Zealand this week, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced.
“Solomon Islands is an important partner for...
Henry Puna returns as president of Cook Islands Party
Former Cook Islands Prime Minister and Pacific Islands Forum secretary-general Henry Puna has been appointed president of the ruling Cook Islands Party (CIP).
The CIP...
Climate, gender in focus for World Bank in aid-reliant Pacific Islands
The World Bank has maintained its focus on climate change and gender equality issues in the Pacific, managing director of operations Anna Bjerde said...
FNRL defends Rugby League investment in Pacific
The Fiji National Rugby League has spoken out in support of Australia’s $600 million(US$391 million) Pacific Rugby League Strategy, describing it as a strategic...
OEK calls on President to prevent Palauans from being sent to Guantanamo
Palau’s national legislature has called on President Surangel Whipps Jr to take urgent action to ensure Palauan citizens deported from the United States are...
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Pacific Elders warn against external influence in regional security
Pacific Elders have warned that growing geopolitical competition is reshaping the region and have called for Pacific security to remain firmly under the control...
Australia chases next Pacific treaty after Fiji win
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is seeking to finalise a security deal with the Solomon Islands within months, off the back of a major...
PM Rabuka says Fiji’s sovereignty secure under historic Australia alliance
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says Fiji’s sovereignty remains secure under the newly signed Vuvale Union and Ocean of Peace Alliance with Australia, stressing that...