Trade growth must benefit all Pacific People, says Forum DSG Solofa
Trade in the Pacific must deliver benefits beyond economic growth and ensure opportunities reach women, vulnerable groups and communities that have traditionally been left...
Moana Pasifika collapse laid bare as liquidators reveal $8.2 million debt
The extent of Moana Pasifika's financial difficulties has been revealed in the first report from the club's liquidators which shows the franchise entered liquidation...
Fiji Drua women name 10 debutants for season opener
Fiji Drua Women have named an exciting matchday squad featuring ten debutants for their opening round clash of the 2026 Super Rugby Women’s season...
Japan, Palau align on PALM11 and Pacific priorities
Japan has pledged continued support for Palau and closer cooperation ahead of key Pacific regional meetings, following talks between Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu...
PNG PM calls for unity, respect and constitutional process as Parliament begins historic Bougainville discussions
PNG Prime Minister, James Marape has called on Papua New Guinea to approach the Bougainville question with wisdom, respect, and unity as Parliament begins...
Australia reaffirms commitment to Tuvalu during Governor-General’s visit
Tuvalu's Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Finance and Economic Development, Panapasi Nelesone, has highlighted climate change and support for Tuvaluans relocating to Australia...
Amata pushes for Deep Seabed Mining moratorium near American Samoa
American Samoa’s Delegate to the U.S. Congress, Uifa’atali Amata, has renewed her call for a moratorium on deep seabed mining near the territory, warning...
The Pacific Was Always Home – Now Meli is Protecting It
Before dawn breaks over the Pacific, Lieutenant Ratu Meli Baivatu often finds himself standing quietly on deck, surrounded by nothing but ocean and darkness....
Bougainville VP slams PNG Parliament debate as ‘premature’ Independence push
Bougainville Vice President and Minister responsible for the Bougainville Independence Mission, Ezekiel Masatt, has accused Papua New Guinea parliamentarians of debating Bougainville’s ratification process...
El Niño confirmed, set to fuel more extreme weather, says WMO
The UN urged all countries on Tuesday to bolster early warning systems after confirming the onset of El Niño, warning that the Pacific Ocean-warming...
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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...