Australian Defence chief unaware of commander’s Naliva torture allegation
Australia’s Defence Force chief was unaware a Fijian officer who became a deputy commander of 3000 troops was alleged to have committed torture.
Colonel Penioni...
PNG Government asking court interpretation on Allan Bird’s eligibility as alternate prime minister
The Special Parliamentary Committee deliberating on the Vote of No confidence met Wednesday to discuss the motion to bring a no confidence vote to...
Science says Tuvalu will drown within decades; the reality is worse
By Niuone Eliuta
Tuvalu, a picturesque island nation nestled in the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean, is currently grappling with a relentless onslaught...
U.S Senate fails to add Compact Funds to aid package
A last-minute bipartisan effort to add key funding aimed at countering China in the Pacific has failed in the U.S Senate even as a...
PM Marape addresses Opposition’s Vote-of-No-Confidence motion with confidence
-Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has openly welcomed the Opposition’s motion for a vote-of-no-confidence against him.
This announcement came after the Acting Speaker,...
Allan Bird, alternate PNG PM nominee
-The Papua New Guinea Opposition has nominated East Sepik Governor Allan Bird as their alternative Prime Minister.
Leader of the Opposition Douglas Tomuriesa announced this...
Delayed Tuvalu election result highlights climate impacts
An election result in Tuvalu has been delayed by two weeks as dangerous weather stops boats from bringing new lawmakers to the capital to...
Solomon Islands’ pro-China leader pledges to continue Australia balancing act
The Solomon Islands’ ruling party has pledged to strike a “pragmatic” balance between stronger ties with China and its relations with “traditional partners” such...
Australia supports Pacific athletes on their journey to Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games
The Australian Government, through PacificAus Sports, will partner with the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) to support more than 250 athletes from 13 Pacific nations...
Super Rugby Pacific introduces offside law variations
Super Rugby Pacific will look to encourage more counterattacking from kicking duals as they tweak the offside laws.
The current laws state players can be...
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Vanuatu becomes 112th State party to Cluster Munitions Convention
The Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM) Presidency has welcomed Vanuatu as the 112th State Party to the Convention, effective 1 March 2026.
In a statement,...
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Palau steps up preparations for 55th Pacific Leaders Meeting
The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Deputy Secretary General Esala Nayasi met Wednesday with Palau Minister of State Gustav Aitaro and members of Palau’s National...