New Caledonia independence group demands Indigenous leader’s release from custody in mainland France
Members of a pro-independence movement in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia demanded on Monday the “release and immediate return” of the Indigenous...
U.S offers direct assistance in war against drugs
The American Government is prepared to provide direct assistance to Fiji in combating the escalating cases of drug trafficking in the country.
U.S deputy Secretary...
Australian Banks put on notice over workers’ overseas remittances
The Australian government has put banks on notice they need to be clearer on fees involved in remitting money overseas, an assistant minister says,...
Pacific Islands countries unite to tackle security threats
Climate change, transnational crimes, and geopolitical tensions are at the forefront of the Pacific Regional and National Security Conference.
Over 150 diplomats and Pacific Island...
More unrest in New Caledonia after detained Kanak activists sent to France
Renewed protests have erupted in New Caledonia after indigenous Kanak independence activists that French authorities blame for last month’s riots were arrested and some...
Benny Wenda welcomes the launch of West Papua People’s Liberation Front to drive independence agenda
The United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) President Benny Wenda has welcomed the launch of the West Papua People’s Liberation Front (GR-PWP), a...
Fiji Airways crowned best airline for second consecutive year
For the second consecutive year, Fiji’s national carrier was recognised as the best airline in Australia and Pacific at the prestigious Skytrax 2024 World...
Half the world now following doctors’ orders on cutting trans fats: WHO
A total of 53 countries had best practice policies in place for tackling industrial trans fats in food as of last year, vastly improving...
Samoa Government grants $500k for Olympic qualifiers
The Government of Samoa gave SAT$500,000 (US$183,121)to the Samoa Association of Sports and National Olympics Committee (SASNOC) to prepare the Olympic Games in Paris...
Yap narrowly votes for political status review; constitutional change in the offing
Yap voters gave the nod to a review of the state’s political status, a decision that would commence the process for Yap’s constitutional amendment...
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Forum Foreign Ministers activate regional crisis mechanism as Middle East conflict threatens Pacific fuel...
Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers have endorsed a new Regional Response Mechanism to help the region manage the growing economic and security risks arising...
Guam Governor signs ban on deep-sea mining, violators face $50K fines
Guam Governor Lou Leon Guerrero signed a bill into law banning deep-sea mining from Guam and its nearshore waters under threat of fines of...
Pacific Trade officials meet to shape region’s Trade agenda ahead of Ministerial talks
Senior trade officials from Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) member countries convened today at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat to discuss key trade and economic...