‘Indonesia’s claims that West Papua was never colonised false’
It has been 60 years since Indonesia has refused humanitarian agencies and international media access to enter West Papua.
According to Benny Wenda, the President...
Solomon Islands PM has millions in property, raising questions around wealth
By Aubrey Belford (OCCRP), Dan McGarry (OCCRP), Ofani Eremae (In-Depth Solomons), Charley Piringi (In-Depth Solomons), Gina Maka’a (In-Depth Solomons), and Ronald Toito’ona (In-Depth Solomons)...
WHO urges action to fully realise people’s right to health in the Western Pacific
In a world threatened by multiple crises, from diseases to disasters, conflicts and climate change, the right to health for all people is more...
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...
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Vanuatu seeks faster access to climate funds as needs outpace delivery
Climate funding commitments grow but remain difficult to unlock at the pace Pacific island communities need, according to regional officials and development partners.
Despite more...
Bougainville MP challenges PNG lawmakers to ‘have some guts’ on independence vote
A prominent Bougainvillean MP believes Papua New Guinea's parliament will back the autonomous region's drive for independence.
Francesca Semoso, one of four Bougainvillean MPs in...
Amnesty International demands answers over Vakarisi death in military custody
Amnesty International has raised serious concerns over the death of Jone Vakarisi in military custody, saying official accounts have been inconsistent and calling for...