President Whipps likely to win unless there’s a ‘miracle – Palau Election Commission
A Palau Election Commission (PEC) spokesperson says it's highly unlikely President Surangel Whipps Jr will lose the election.
Official results for the presidential election are...
COP29 – A make or break moment for the Blue Pacific?
By Dr Satyendra Prasad, Senior Fellow – Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and Climate Lead for Abt-Global
Pacific’s leaders, civil society, climate activists are...
Former Fiji PM Bainimarama granted early release under Corrections Act, says Fiji Corrections Service
The Fiji Corrections Service (FCS) has confirmed that former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has been granted early release as of today, in accordance with...
COP29: Vanuatu-driven ICJ climate change case looms amid emissions rise
With a new, revised schedule announced this week, the stage is set for the International Court of Justice (ICJ) proceedings on the obligations of...
With One Voice, Pacific nations take 1.5 to stay alive message to COP29
As Pacific countries make their way to Baku, Azerbaijan, a new United Nations report cautioning that current national climate plans fall miles short of...
China, Solomon Islands agree to mutual visa-free arrangement
The Solomon Islands and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) Thursday officially signed an agreement on Mutual Visa Exemption for ordinary passports holders from...
Climate ‘flashpoint’ looms for Trump’s China-centric focus on Pacific: U.S analyst
Growing U.S security and diplomatic ties with Pacific Island nations are unlikely to slow even if American foreign policy undergoes a major shake-up during...
Extreme weather has already cost vulnerable Island nations $141 billion
Small island developing states like Fiji and Vanuatu are uniquely vulnerable to climate change and are already paying the price. Developed countries need to...
U.S fires Minuteman III missile in nuclear drills after adversaries
The United States military test-launched an unarmed, but nuclear-capable, intercontinental ballistic missile from California over the Pacific Ocean on Tuesday.
The Minuteman III ICBM was...
King reveals regret at not visiting Fiji on royal tour
The King has revealed his regret at not visiting Fiji on his recent royal tour of Australia and Samoa after being advised against it...
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Australia to supply assault rifles to PNG
Australia is set to supply 3,500 new Australian Combat Assault Rifles (ACAR) to the Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF), along with improvements to...
Defence Minister warns ‘Don’t Even Try’ to test military
Fiji's Minister for Defence Pio Tikoduadua has warned against attempting to break into the Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) installations, indicating the seriousness...