Solomon Islands election 2024: Polling day workers cast votes
The first votes of the 2024 Solomon Islands joint elections have been cast in Honiara on Friday.
The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) said pre-polling...
HSBC SVNS 2024: All Blacks Sevens defend Hong Kong title
New Zealand won a tense final 10-7 against France to defend their Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens title, win their first Cup title of the...
Fijian Drua women continue to build momentum with Brumbies win in Super Rugby W
The Fijian Drua have continued to build their Super Rugby Women title defence, grinding out a 20-7 win against the ACT Brumbies.
Winning for a...
Cook Island needs referendum to decide UN membership – Foreign minister
Cook Islands Minister of Foreign Affairs Tingika Elikana says a referendum would allow its people to decide whether to join the United Nations and...
FSM’s hedging strategy aims at keeping peace in Pacific region
Torn between two superpowers, the Federated States of Micronesia(FSM) cautiously navigates a complex diplomatic arena with a hedging approach.
Washington calculates its treads as well.
The...
China ‘not an enemy,’ but supports ‘rule of law’ in South China sea: PNG Foreign Minister
Papua New Guinea said it does not see China as “an enemy,” but is supporting the Philippines in advocacy for the international community to...
Tonga’s prime minister says he’s open to Chinese help with security support at an upcoming summit
Tonga’s prime minister said on Thursday he is open to Beijing’s offer of security support when the South Pacific kingdom hosts a major regional...
Call for new ‘foreign’ battalion to fix Australian defence recruiting crisis
The Australian Defence Force(ADF) should consider establishing a Pacific battalion with rotating Australian and Pacific troops to help boost regional ties and address the...
Rapa Nui Pacific Leaders Summit convene for Ocean protection action against microplastic pollution
Fiji's Minister for Housing and Local Government, Maciu Katamotu Nalumisa is leading the country delegation at the Rapa Nui Pacific Leaders Summit in Easter...
MSG governing body approves secretariat’s 2024 work programme and budget
The Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Secretariat’s 2024 Work Programme and Budget was endorsed by the MSG Foreign Ministers Meeting (FMM) following the conclusion of...
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Fiji Defence Minister hopes Japan will support stabilisation of Pacific region
Fiji’s Defence and Veteran Affairs Minister Pio Tikoduadua expressed strong expectations for Japan to play a role in stabilising the Indo-Pacific region through continuous...
Fiji anti-corruption body urged release Charters, apply UNCAC protection for whistleblowers—PFF
The Fiji anti-corruption body, FICAC is being urged by the Pacific Freedom Forum, PFF, to release former journalist Charles Charters from remand.
The PFF also...
ANZ appoints Sohaib Mahmood as Country Head, Fiji
ANZ today announced the appointment of Sohaib Mahmood as Country Head, Fiji, subject to the required regulatory approvals. He will take on the role...