PNG Opposition condemns PM Marape Government’s push for constitutional amendment
The Papua New Guinea Opposition has criticised the James Marape Government’s proposed amendment to Section 145 of the Constitution, describing it as a calculated...
Pro-independence Union Calédonienne unveils plans for New Caledonia’s political future
New Caledonia's largest pro-independence party, the Union Calédonienne (UC), on Thursday unveiled the main outcome of its Congress last weekend, including its plans for...
Coups, corruption and lack of good governance: The origins of Fiji’s meth crisis
By Lusi Banuve
How did it get so bad right under our noses? That’s the question many in Fiji are struggling with, as the country...
Instability, costs, climate on Vanuatu voters’ minds
Political stability, climate change and the cost-of-living loom as the biggest issues when Vanuatu goes to the polls in January.
Voters in the Melanesian archipelago...
Samoa whooping cough outbreak declared
A whooping cough outbreak has been declared by the Samoa Ministry of Health (MOH) following a significant increase in reported cases at the main...
Case introduces bill to boost U.S engagement with Pacific
A new bill introduced by U.S rep Ed Case, Democratic party -Hawaii, and 11 other Congressional colleagues proposed to strengthen ties with Indo-Pacific nations...
PNG Parliament passes Counter-Terrorism Bill 2024
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has commended Members of Parliament from both sides of the House for voting unanimously in support of...
The Road Beyond Busan, SIDS discuss key considerations for implementing the future plastics treaty
Small Island Developing States (SIDS) have reaffirmed their position that the future plastics treaty must include clear obligations to provide adequate, predictable, sustainable, and...
Pacific Women Negotiators: Palau holds a seat at the front table at Plastics Treaty negotiations
The voice of a Pacific Islands woman rings loud and clear from the front table at the Plastic Treaty Negotiations as a Co-Chair leading...
FFA to push for increased support toward Small Islands Developing States at WCPFC21
Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC) Chair Erana Aliklik of Nauru fisheries, reaffirmed FFA’s commitment at the opening of the WCPFC21 Thursday in Suva, to ensure...
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Pacific shipping lifeline faces crisis as experts push wind-powered transition
For many Pacific Island communities, a delayed ship does not just mean inconvenience. It can mean empty store shelves, fuel shortages and isolation.
“Shipping is...
Timor-Leste is vulnerable to ‘infiltration by foreign organised crime’, President José Ramos-Horta says
Timor-Leste is vulnerable to “infiltration by foreign organised crime”, the country’s president, José Ramos-Horta, has warned.
His comments come as Australian federal police (AFP) confirmed...
Fiji Climate Change Minister set key priorities to accelerate Pacific climate action
“1.5 is not negotiable and is a red line grounded in science and in our lived reality.”
This was the strong reminder from Fiji's Minister...