Winston Peters regrets publicity surrounding cancelled Kiribati visit
New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister regrets the publicity surrounding his cancelled diplomatic meeting in Kiribati but insists they made strong efforts to ensure it...
New Tonga PM unveils Cabinet
Tonga's Prime Minister, Dr 'Aisake Eke, has announced a new Cabinet which includes four unelected representatives.
According to the constitution, the Prime Minister can nominate...
UN chief expresses ‘concern’ over Trump’s freeze on U.S foreign aid
The head of the United Nations has expressed concern about President Donald Trump’s decision to pause foreign assistance from the United States as his...
Five Political Parties sign agreement to form the next government
Leaders of five major political parties in Vanuatu — the Leaders Party, Graon mo Jastis Party (GJP), Vanua’aku Party (VP), Iauko Group, and the...
U.S suspends foreign aid
The recent suspension of United States foreign aid is set to affect several key development programmes in the Solomon Islands and the wider Pacific...
New Zealand’s aid for Kiribati under review after meeting cancelled with Winston Peters
New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters has confirmed New Zealand's aid for Kiribati is being reviewed after its President and Foreign Minister cancelled a...
Honiara Summit 2025 on SDG 14.4 in Feb
Solomon Islands is preparing to host the Honiara Summit 2025, an international gathering focused on the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14.4: Conserving and sustainably...
PNG Media Policy ready for enactment
The cabinet has officially given the green light to the PNG media policy, which will soon be presented to Parliament for formal enactment.
Minister for...
PX, PNG Air ‘owe K150 million’
Papua New Guinea Transport and Civil Aviation Minister Walter Schnaubelt says Air Niugini owes the National Airports Corporation (NAC) more than K120 million (US$29.92...
How can Vanuatu’s new parliament rebuild public trust?
By Anna Naupa
As communities across Vanuatu welcomed a new year and contemplated multiple aspiring political candidates ahead of the 16 January snap election, a...
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Military buildup in Palau faces growing dissatisfaction, report says
The guardrails built into agreements between the United States and Palau to protect the Pacific nation's environment and preserve its sovereignty are rendered ineffective...
Palauan leader Whipps makes historic first state visit to New Zealand
Surangel Whipps Jr is set to become the first Palauan President to make an official visit to Aotearoa New Zealand.
Whipps is in New Zealand...
French Polynesia’s legislature shows new shape, more divisions
The Territorial Assembly of French Polynesia has for the first time shown a new configuration during its first administrative sitting on Friday, following a...