Tonga’s PM nominations open following resignation
The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Tonga, Lord Fakafanua, has officially invited elected representatives to submit nominations for a Prime Minister designate following...
Australian hub to keep Pacific police ready, China at bay
A co-ordination and training centre for Pacific Island police has been opened as Australia seeks to counter China's growing security influence in the region.
The...
Mining the Pacific – future proofing or fool’s gold?
By Katy Watson
"They look like chocolate truffles, just don't eat them," jokes Jean Mason, the curator of the Cook Islands Library and Museum...
U.S will stage next Pan Pacific Swimming Championships ahead of 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
On Monday, USA Swimming confirmed that the William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Centre in the city of Irvine, California, will host the 2026 Pan Pacific...
More nobles resign from Tonga’s Cabinet
Two nobles have resigned following Monday's sudden resignation of Tonga's Prime Minister, Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni.
Speaking at a press conference in Nuku'alofa, caretaker Prime Minister,...
AFP and Pacific police launch regional hub and global training centre in Brisbane
The Australian Federal Police (AFP), together with Pacific Police Chiefs, have officially launched two key state-of-the-art training and development facilities in Queensland, as part...
Fiji Defence Minister reassures nation on Golan Heights peacekeepers’ safety
Fiji’s Defence Minister, Pio Tikoduadua has assured the nation that Fijian peacekeepers stationed in the Golan heights remain safe amidst escalating tensions in Syria...
Talks target worker safety in Pacific labour scheme
Safety for tens of thousands of Pacific islander workers in Australia as part of a labour scheme is a major issue with road accidents...
China delivers VT500 million worth of military equipment to Vanuatu: Provinces receive Patrol boats
Torba, Penama, Malampa and Tafea provinces will now have access to patrol boats and other essential equipment to support the work of the Vanuatu...
Tonga to name new PM on Christmas eve after Sovaleni’s resignation
Tonga will select a new Prime Minister on Christmas eve, 24 December following the resignation of Hu’akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni, which was accepted by King...
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PNG Opposition accuses PM Marape of ‘deception’, demands defence force probe
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape’s government is under fire, with Opposition leader James Nomane alleging the Defence Force is being undermined and...
Solomon Islands AG advice questioned amid political standoff
Solomon Islands Office of the Attorney General (AG) is facing mounting scrutiny over its handling of the current political situation, with claims emerging that...
Vanuatu pursues climate justice at UN despite backlash
Vanuatu will renew its climate justice fight at the United Nations General Assembly with a draft resolution that was watered down after pushback from...