Micronesian travel is ‘among the most expensive in the world’
Travel to, from and within Micronesia is “among the most expensive in the world,” according to island leaders gathered this week on Guam and...
NZ PM Luxon lauds Fiji’s anti-drug achievements, Enhanced cooperation to combat drug trafficking
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon visited the Fiji Police Detector Dog Unit Thursday, emphasising New Zealand’s commitment to assisting Fiji and the region...
Deep Down Under: How deep sea mining threatens Australia and the Pacific
By Kimberley Bernard
At the bottom of the globe sit the island nations of Australia and the 15 Pacific Island countries – internationally recognised and...
Byrne announces Flying Fijian squad for upcoming tests
New Flying Fijians coach Mick Byrne has announced his 33-member squad for the upcoming June/July Test.
Byrne, who recently took the helm as the national...
Strong foundation laid for Fijian Drua
Fijian Drua coach Mick Byrne says a strong foundation has been laid for the future of the franchise, and he takes pride in reflecting...
‘We can control our destiny:’ Micronesia Islands Forum 2024 concludes
The Micronesia Islands Forum (MIF) 2024 concluded Tuesday with leaders committing to unity to navigate the complex issues facing the region.
Following two days of...
U.S eases restriction on U.S territories’ membership in Pacific Islands Forum
The U.S government has agreed to allow U.S territories to join the Pacific Islands Forum(PIF) as non-voting associate members, modifying an old policy that...
Palau vice president endorses U.S territories’ membership in Pacific Island Forum
Palau Vice President Uduch Sengebau Senior called for an “enhanced organisational structure” and the inclusion of the American Pacific island territories in the larger...
NZ and Fiji strengthen ties, visa changes and new funding announced
Following bilateral talks in Suva, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, have made a number of announcements aimed at strengthening the...
Australian PM Albanese meets with Nauru leader to boost Pacific ties
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has held talks with Nauru President David Adeang during a visit by the Pacific leader to Canberra.
During a meeting...
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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...