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...
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...
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Vanuatu seeks faster access to climate funds as needs outpace delivery
Climate funding commitments grow but remain difficult to unlock at the pace Pacific island communities need, according to regional officials and development partners.
Despite more...
Bougainville MP challenges PNG lawmakers to ‘have some guts’ on independence vote
A prominent Bougainvillean MP believes Papua New Guinea's parliament will back the autonomous region's drive for independence.
Francesca Semoso, one of four Bougainvillean MPs in...
Amnesty International demands answers over Vakarisi death in military custody
Amnesty International has raised serious concerns over the death of Jone Vakarisi in military custody, saying official accounts have been inconsistent and calling for...