Palau President Whipps warns against war, Calls out China on Taiwan
Palau President Surangel S. Whipps, Jr told the United Nations General Assembly last week that peace, justice, and inclusivity must guide the international community,...
PM Manele announces Solomon Islands’ bid for Security Council seat, demands nuclear-free Pacific
Solomon Islands Prime Minister and Forum Chair Jeremiah Manele has told world leaders at the 80th United Nations General Assembly(UNGA80) last week that the...
People centre of ocean conference
By Sera Tikotikovatu- Sefeti
The second Pacific Islands Ocean Conference (PIOC) opened on Monday in Honiara, drawing traditional knowledge holders, scientists, and ocean professionals from...
Anti-Abortion Church in Fiji to establish support systems for single mothers and widows
By Jean Marc ‘Ake, USP Student Intern
A Fijian church has made their anti abortion stance loud and clear after holding a demonstration last Friday...
Commonwealth Youth Awards introduces a new category honouring young champions of media freedom
Young communications professionals are being encouraged to apply for a special new award within the 2026 Commonwealth Youth Awards.
The inaugural Patsy Robertson Award for...
Solomon Islands pushes UN to back Pacific-led peace and resilience agenda
Solomon Islands Prime Minister and Forum Chair Jeremiah Manele has told the United Nations General Assembly(UNGA) last week that the world is entering “a...
Pacific to IMO: Fast-track the Net-Zero fund or fail
Pacific leaders are calling for the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to fast-track setting up its Net-Zero Fund (NZF), warning that without urgent action the...
Expert: Backing Israel ties Pacific nations to powerful allies – NZ risks same perception
An international relations expert says recent support for Israel and the United States by several Pacific Island countries highlights the region’s reliance on influential...
Re-elected Bougainville leader vows to push for independence from Papua New Guinea
Bougainville's re-elected president is confident of achieving independence from Papua New Guinea, despite inertia from Port Moresby.
Ishmael Toroama is back in the top job...
Extremely offline: what happened when a Pacific island was cut off from the internet
A colossal volcanic eruption in January 2022 ripped apart the underwater cables that connect Tonga to the world – and exposed the fragility of...
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Veteran Martin leads from front in final PNG campaign
Playing his farewell World Cup campaign for Papua New Guinea, Rhyse Martin has helped steer the Kumuls to a gritty 42-18 win over Lebanon.
Martin...
Tonga crush England in World Cup game of death
England's hopes of reaching the World Cup semi-finals are already on life support after suffering a 30-12 loss to world No.5 Tonga in their...
Four-try Fa’alogo leads Samoa’s 74-8 rout of France in Rugby League World Cup opener
A four-try haul from Sua Fa'alogo helped Samoa to a record-breaking 78-4 victory over France to open their World Cup account in style at...