China using economic coercion to influence Palau’s relationship with Taiwan – Palau leader
Palau's President Surangel Whipps Jr claims China is “weaponising tourism” in a bid to get the nation to sever its ties with Taiwan.
Whipps said...
Winston Peters says ‘we need to keep engaged’ with Micronesia
The President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) officially held his first ever bilateral meeting with a New Zealand government minister on Tuesday.
The...
‘We’re losing our culture, our values’: FSM
It has taken almost five months for the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) to receive funding support from the United States under the Compact...
Amid Illicit drug boom, Is the Pacific’s regional security architecture fit for purpose?
By Jose Sousa-Santos
In January, Fiji police seized more than four tonnes of methamphetamine during two raids in Nadi, marking one of the largest...
Pacific meth usage could become epidemic if left unchecked – expert
A leading academic in the Pacific says New Zealand needs to take a more proactive approach when it comes to drug trafficking in countries...
NZ to cooperate on marine resources in Palau
New Zealand and Palau will cooperate more closely on oceans and marine resources, Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters says.
“Marine resources are a critical source...
NZ RSE Scheme revitalised and cap increased
The RSE scheme is central to our relationships in the Pacific and has delivered tremendous benefits to everyone involved, Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters...
Illicit Drugs Are Undermining Pacific Security
By Jose Sousa-Santos
A quick succession of drug busts in Fiji earlier this year — the seizure of 3.5 tons of crystal methamphetamine followed by...
Flying Fijians rely on new talent
Flying Fijians’ head coach Mick Byrne had to bring in six uncapped players into his Pacific Nations Cup extended squad as experienced players were...
Samoa rugby’s centennial starts next weekend
Lakapi Samoa Chief Executive Officer Faleomavaega Vincent Fepuleai confirmed that the union will be celebrating their 100-year anniversary on 25 August.
“Yes, we will be...
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Free trade agreements with Pacific island nations proposed to protect regional posture
U.S Rep Ed Case has proposed a presidential initiative to negotiate free trade agreements with Pacific Island countries and extend duty-free treatment to certain...
Taiwan boosts support as Palau prepares to host Pacific Islands Forum
Taiwan is helping Palau prepare to host next year's Pacific Islands Forum, Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said on Saturday.
Lin, who was on a trip...
When the room says No but the Ocean says Now why Vanuatu chose a...
Op Ed by Lagi Toribau, Technical Advisor & Lead Negotiator for Vanuatu on Deep-Sea Ecosystems
When I arrived in Nairobi for UNEA-7, I carried with...