Italy wins on its first visit to Tonga to end drought in Pacific islands
Italy finally won a rugby test in the South Pacific islands when it beat Tonga 36-14 on its first visit to Nuku’alofa on Friday.
The...
Pacific’s first Banking Forum ends, outcomes to Economic Ministers
Commitments to keep the Pacific connected to global banking systems will shape next steps from the inaugural Pacific Banking Forum in Brisbane this week.
The...
Pacific Leaders travel to Japan to build collaboration at PALM10
Three years on from their virtual PALM9 in 2021, Japan's PM and Pacific Leaders are meeting in Tokyo for PALM10.
Pacific Islands Forum Leaders will...
Rep. Ed Case calls on Biden to end presidential bid
U.S lawmaker, Ed Case today broke ranks with the rest of Hawaii’s Congressional delegation by calling for President Joe Biden to end his re-election...
French police kill alleged gunman amid continued unrest in New Caledonia
French police shot and killed an alleged gunman in New Caledonia on Wednesday, local prosecutors said, bringing the toll of almost two months of...
Fiji’s NGO coalition on Human Rights and solidarity partners call for freedom and justice in the Pacific and Palestine
The Fiji NGO Coalition on human rights, and its solidarity partners took to the streets this morning in Suva, Fiji, peacefully calling for support...
Australia PM to meet Tuvalu counterpart with security top of mind
Australia is strengthening security ties with Tuvalu as leaders build on a recent, landmark treaty.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will host Feleti Teo in Brisbane...
Court declares Solomon Islands PM’s nomination time to election does not comply with Constitution, upheld election valid
The Solomon Islands High Court has granted declaration sought by the Leader of Opposition, Mathew Wale that the nomination period up to the date...
Medicinal cannabis now permitted in Cook Islands with prescription
Islanders and visitors can now bring in medicinal cannabis into the country from New Zealand and Australia provided they meet certain requirements, says Te...
Pacific island leaders in China amid intensifying regional competition
Jeremiah Manele and Charlot Salwai, the prime ministers of the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu, are in China this week.
Their visits come as Beijing seeks...
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China expands Policing footprint in Pacific as influence grows
China is expanding its policing footprint across the Pacific, moving from basic training support to more operational involvement in several island countries, raising the...
Tuvalu boosts Maritime Security with new Patrol vessel from Japan, UNODC
Tuvalu has strengthened its ability to police its waters and protect its resources following the handover of a new inshore patrol vessel at Funafuti...
Cyclones threaten Fiji, Solomon Islands, PNG, even NZ
Twin tropical cyclones are ravaging Melanesia, with Maila stirring up trouble in the Solomon Sea and Vaianu darting across the South Pacific.
Both are category...