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...
Media policy critics ‘good for us’, Papua New Guinea’s Communications Minister says
Papua New Guinea's Communication Minister Timothy Masiu says he is open to criticism regarding the government's proposed new media policy.
The proposed media policy, which...
Pacific churches invite prayers on Kanaky and Ma’ohi Nui Freedom Sunday
The Pacific Conference of Churches (PCC) is inviting all people of good will to share prayers and support on 14 July for a Kanaky...
Japan prepares to host Pacific Island leaders for summit this month
Japan stands ready to welcome Pacific Island leaders in the upcoming 10th Pacific Island Leaders Meeting (Palm10) summit in Tokyo from 16-18 July.
Japan’s Defence...
Fiji AG Leung says there can be no returning to the dark days of tyranny
Fiji's Attorney General Graham Leung delivered his maiden speech in Parliament Monday saying that he saw it as his duty to promote respect for...
Forum seeks fix for Pacific’s sinking banking services
Disappearing banking services and boosting financial security in the Pacific region are the focal point for policymakers, finance institutions and international organisations at an...
Funding injection to help keep banks in Pacific
An extra $6.3 million (US$4.24 million) in Commonwealth funds will go toward bolstering banking infrastructure in the Pacific, the federal treasurer will announce at...
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IMF flags ‘very concerned’ outlook for Pacific as fuel prices rise
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised alarm over the impact of Middle East tensions on Pacific Island economies, warning that rising fuel costs...
Marshall Islands government shuts down at 3pm amid fuel crisis
Most government offices in the Marshall Islands began enforcing a new policy this week of closing by 3pm daily as a way to conserve...
IMF warns energy shock to hit Asia- Pacific
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says rising oil and gas prices linked to the Middle East conflict are set to weaken growth, raise inflation...