Kiribati’s pro-China government faces election test in Pacific
Pacific nation Kiribati will begin voting in a general election this week, a poll that will test the strengthening ties between China and the...
Fiji’s PM Rabuka ‘will apologise’ to Melanesian leaders as he awaits Indonesia’s agreement to visit West Papua
Fiji’s Prime minister, Sitiveni Rabuka, says he'll make an apology to other Melanesian leaders for failing to secure an agreement to visit Indonesia's West...
‘We’ve got to spend more time in the Pacific’: NZ Foreign Minister Peters
New Zealand has an important role to play in keeping the Pacific region on a peaceful pathway, deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters says.
He said...
‘Safe houses for women’ President Heine pushes for gender equality progress in the Pacific
Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine says progress has been made towards issues affecting women in the Pacific, such as economic empowerment and domestic violence,...
Tips for Tonga: Agenda setting for Pacific leaders’ meeting
New Caledonia, climate finance, U.S territories and lack of banking services – key issues when leaders meet this month.
Commentary by Tess Newton Cain
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“India and Fiji share a close bond”: Rugby legend Serevi proud to take charge as Head Coach
Despite the soaring humidity, World Rugby Hall of Fame legend turned coach, Waisale Serevi, is thoroughly enjoying his time at India’s Rugby Sevens camp...
Harlem Globetrotters Basketball stars comes to Fiji and Nauru
The Embassy in Suva, in partnership with Basketball Fiji, is proud to announce that two star players from the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters, Will "Bull"...
NZ gives $6.2m to Marshall Islands to adapt to rising sea levels
The Marshall Islands will receive $6.2 million (US$4 million) from Aotearoa’s foreign minister to adapt to climate change, as rising sea levels and strengthening...
Australia increase investment in Maritime for Pacific countries
Australia has increased its investments in maritime initiatives in Pacific Island countries.
Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong during the Pacific Islands (PIF) Foreign Ministers Meeting...
Palau President Whipps files for re-election
Palau's President Surangel Whipps Jrs’ nominating petition for re-election was filed on Monday 05 August at Palau Election Commission.
Since Whipps is currently off-island, his...
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Japan, Palau align on PALM11 and Pacific priorities
Japan has pledged continued support for Palau and closer cooperation ahead of key Pacific regional meetings, following talks between Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu...
PNG PM calls for unity, respect and constitutional process as Parliament begins historic Bougainville...
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Australia reaffirms commitment to Tuvalu during Governor-General’s visit
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