Pacific Islands wait for Trump, wary of climate and China stance
Pacific island nations at the centre of a strategic rivalry between the U.S. and China that brought infrastructure and funding hope President-elect Donald Trump...
Tonga’s PM Hu’akavameiliku throws in the towel
By Lopeti Senituli
In a highly anticipated session of the Tongan parliament to debate and vote on the second vote of no confidence (VONC)...
OACPS slams major polluters at ICJ climate case
The Organisation of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS) has delivered a sharp critique of historical polluters during the landmark International Court of Justice...
Tonga’s PM nominations open following resignation
The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Tonga, Lord Fakafanua, has officially invited elected representatives to submit nominations for a Prime Minister designate following...
Australian hub to keep Pacific police ready, China at bay
A co-ordination and training centre for Pacific Island police has been opened as Australia seeks to counter China's growing security influence in the region.
The...
Mining the Pacific – future proofing or fool’s gold?
By Katy Watson
"They look like chocolate truffles, just don't eat them," jokes Jean Mason, the curator of the Cook Islands Library and Museum...
U.S will stage next Pan Pacific Swimming Championships ahead of 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
On Monday, USA Swimming confirmed that the William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Centre in the city of Irvine, California, will host the 2026 Pan Pacific...
More nobles resign from Tonga’s Cabinet
Two nobles have resigned following Monday's sudden resignation of Tonga's Prime Minister, Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni.
Speaking at a press conference in Nuku'alofa, caretaker Prime Minister,...
AFP and Pacific police launch regional hub and global training centre in Brisbane
The Australian Federal Police (AFP), together with Pacific Police Chiefs, have officially launched two key state-of-the-art training and development facilities in Queensland, as part...
Fiji Defence Minister reassures nation on Golan Heights peacekeepers’ safety
Fiji’s Defence Minister, Pio Tikoduadua has assured the nation that Fijian peacekeepers stationed in the Golan heights remain safe amidst escalating tensions in Syria...
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Pacific leaders seek US$500m resilience fund as climate impacts worsen
Pacific leaders are calling on governments, development partners and private investors to help raise US$500 million for the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF), warning that...
Forum Chair backs Australia’s COP31 role as Albanese defends conference spending
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has defended the cost of hosting and participating in COP31, saying climate action is a matter of Australia's national...
Multilateral Development Banks commit US$103 billion in climate finance as COP31 pushes implementation
Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) provided US$103 billion in climate finance to low- and middle-income countries in 2025 and mobilised a further US$35 billion in...