Rising from the ashes: Marshall Islands fast-tracks parliament reconstruction
Two months after a devastating fire that had razed the parliament building, the Marshall Islands promptly picked up the pieces, kicking off the reconstruction...
Pacific Defence Ministers unite on regional security, climate, and maritime threats
Defence Ministers from across the South Pacific have reaffirmed their commitment to regional security, resilience and cooperation at the 10th South Pacific Defence Ministers’...
Australia holds firm as foreign aid cuts hit Pacific
Australia remains the largest foreign aid donor in the Pacific as other Western partners including the U.S, the UK and New Zealand cut funding.
The...
China backs Fiji’s Ocean of Peace vision
Fiji’s Ocean of Peace Vision is now supported by China, the world’s largest economy by Purchasing Power Parity (PPP).
This was confirmed last Saturday to...
‘We need more knowledge’, Seabed is rich but decision a long way off: U.S scientist
Cook Islands is still a long way from being ready to mine its seafloor, says ocean scientist and executive director of the Ocean Exploration...
Japan, Palau Foreign Ministers strengthen ties ahead of PIF Chairmanship
Japan and Palau have reaffirmed their close partnership and commitment to regional stability during a Foreign Ministers’ Meeting between Japan’s Minister for Foreign Affairs,...
WHO Western Pacific Member States take action on key health priorities
Health leaders agreed in Nadi last week to accelerate action on four key priorities – strengthening health security, addressing climate change and health risks,...
Etched in history’: Moana win first trophy for Cook Islands
Jazmon Tupou-Witchman was torn between continuing to represent her mother’s Cook Islands heritage or joining the new look Tonga side but she chose to...
Samoa outclass Tonga 34-6 in wild Pacific Championships match with 90-minute lightning delay
Samoa have outclassed Pacific neighbours Tonga 34-6 in a wild and highly-physical Pacific Championships rugby league international that also featured a 90 minute lightning...
Australia backs Pacific Islands facing China heat over Taiwan
The Australian federal government is pressing Beijing to respect the Pacific's decisions on Taiwan after Chinese officials hauled in Pacific ambassadors to again complain...
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Lord Fakafanua elected Tonga’s new Prime Minister after parliamentary vote
Tonga's Legislative Assembly has elected Lord Fakafanua as the kingdom’s new prime minister following a secret parliamentary ballot this afternoon.
Interim Speaker Lord Tangi...
Pacific health systems at breaking point as Australia, NZ labour schemes drain skilled workers:...
A major new study by the Australia Institute has warned that labour migration policies promoted by Australia and New Zealand are accelerating a health...
TD03F upgraded to tropical depression, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to Fiji
Tropical Disturbance TD03F has been upgraded to a Tropical Depression and is expected to bring heavy rain and strong northerly winds to Fiji over...