Xi meets Samoan PM, says China prioritises empowering Pacific Island countries to tackle climate change
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Samoan Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa in Beijing on Tuesday, saying China is willing to make empowering Pacific...
Troubled New Caledonia at ‘turning point’: NZ Foreign Minister Peters
New Zealand has urged France to forge a new constitutional relationship with its troubled external territory New Caledonia, marred by civil unrest.
A bungled proposal...
Pacific Islands push for emissions and releases to be in new Plastics Treaty
Negotiating a plastics treaty is an immense task, even more so when you have a myriad of challenges to be addressed in a treaty...
U.S expands defence ties with Fiji amid rising tensions in the Pacific
The recent U.S defence agreement with Fiji may not be groundbreaking—Washington has signed similar deals with allies around the world—but it carries strategic weight.
According...
Media and fisheries communicators prepare for 21st Annual regular session of WCPFC in Fiji
Media and communications personnel from FFA Members are gathered in Suva for a three-day long training workshop ahead of the Western and Central Pacific...
Fiji to host 9th Pacific Tuna Forum in Fiji
Fiji's Cabinet endorsed that Fiji host the 9th Pacific Tuna Forum in 2025.
The Pacific Tuna Forum is a major biennial conference for the Pacific...
Beyond COP29 – From Despair to Determination
By Dr Satyendra Prasad, Senior Fellow – Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and Climate Lead for Abt Global
The just concluded COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan...
PacificAus Sports Netball Series returns
The fifth edition of Netball Australia’s PacificAus Sports Netball Series will return next February with new competition added.
The Series will return to Brisbane’s Nissan...
Ben Aukwai sets history as the first Solomon Islander nominated for IFFHS World’s Best Referee Award 2024
Ben Aukwai has etched his name in the records of Solomon Islands football history, becoming the first referee from the nation to be nominated...
Tongan King allegedly ‘loses confidence’ in government as Lord Tu ‘i ‘āfitu informs Land Ministry of intention to resign
Staff members of Tonga’s Ministry of Lands and Survey have been informed about a report hinting at the resignation of their Minister, Lord Tu...
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Pacific opposition grows: Tuvalu, Palau and Vanuatu condemn China missile test
Three more Pacific governments have condemned China's recent ballistic missile test over the Pacific, adding to growing regional pressure for major powers to respect...
Marape calls for the Pacific to remain an Ocean of Peace
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has urged major powers to keep the Pacific out of military rivalry after China fired a nuclear-capable...
Solomon Islands PM Wale condemns missile test over Pacific Region
Prime Minister Matthew Wale has strongly condemned a recent missile test that traversed parts of the Pacific region, describing it as inappropriate and concerning...