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...
Vanuatu becomes first country to partner with UN’s new Santiago Network on Loss & Damage
Vanuatu has reaffirmed its global leadership in climate action as the first country to launch a technical assistance programme under the Santiago Network for...
New Caledonia faces further uncertainty as French government collapse casts doubt on rebuilding efforts
The collapse of France's government has thrown New Caledonia into fresh uncertainty as it tries to recover from its worst civil unrest in decades.
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PNG axes dodgy cops as Australian training hub opens
Law and order across the Pacific will be bolstered as Australia launches a state-of-the-art training and education facility.
The new Australian Federal Police-led centre in...
Can ICJ deliver climate justice to Global South?
By Somit Dasgupta
Whether the ICJ is able to provide some succour to the small island States or not remains to be seen. Its...
PNG to turn pipeline NRL dream into bona fide reality
Papua New Guinea's prime minister has confirmed he expects his nation's entry to the NRL to get the green light on Thursday, as officials...
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Forum Foreign Ministers activate regional crisis mechanism as Middle East conflict threatens Pacific fuel...
Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers have endorsed a new Regional Response Mechanism to help the region manage the growing economic and security risks arising...
Guam Governor signs ban on deep-sea mining, violators face $50K fines
Guam Governor Lou Leon Guerrero signed a bill into law banning deep-sea mining from Guam and its nearshore waters under threat of fines of...
Pacific Trade officials meet to shape region’s Trade agenda ahead of Ministerial talks
Senior trade officials from Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) member countries convened today at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat to discuss key trade and economic...