Australian hub to keep Pacific police ready, China at bay
A co-ordination and training centre for Pacific Island police has been opened as Australia seeks to counter China's growing security influence in the region.
The...
Mining the Pacific – future proofing or fool’s gold?
By Katy Watson
"They look like chocolate truffles, just don't eat them," jokes Jean Mason, the curator of the Cook Islands Library and Museum...
U.S will stage next Pan Pacific Swimming Championships ahead of 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
On Monday, USA Swimming confirmed that the William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Centre in the city of Irvine, California, will host the 2026 Pan Pacific...
More nobles resign from Tonga’s Cabinet
Two nobles have resigned following Monday's sudden resignation of Tonga's Prime Minister, Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni.
Speaking at a press conference in Nuku'alofa, caretaker Prime Minister,...
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...
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Pacific Trade Ministers back new five-year Aid-for-Trade strategy
Pacific Islands Forum Trade Ministers have endorsed a new five-year Pacific Aid-for-Trade Strategy, reaffirming the region’s commitment to using trade to drive economic development...
Renewable power generation records its fastest growth ever
The Renewable Energy Statistics 2026 released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Tuesday shows that renewable electricity generation grew by 9.8 percent in...
Ocean of peace requires one standard for all
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape’s call for the Pacific to remain “an Ocean of Peace” deserves widespread support.
Few regions have suffered the...