Papua New Guinea head count begins amid census preparation concerns
Counting is underway in a highly anticipated national census in Papua New Guinea that is hoped will dispel wildly diverging population estimates ranging from...
Fiji Military convenes Board of Inquiry on grounding of RFNS Puamau
The Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) has announced it will convene an independent Board of Inquiry (BOI) on the grounding of the Fiji...
Australia in a “state of permanent contest” with China says Foreign Minister Penny Wong
Diplomatic relations between Australia and China may be warming, but Foreign Minister Penny Wong says the contest for influence in the Pacific is far...
U.S and Palau strengthen partnership in Exercise Valiant Shield
The United States and Palau are bolstering their longstanding partnership through Exercise Valiant Shield, a large-scale military training event currently underway across the Indo-Pacific...
Fijiana in good shape for Japan Test
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New Pacific Islands Forum leader calls on island nations to strengthen bond
Taking the helm of the Pacific Islands Forum as its new secretary general, former Nauru President Baron Waqa has called on island nations to...
Stop ‘vandalising’ Earth and help the planet thrive, UN chief urges
As nearly 40 percent of land across the planet is degraded with more acres lost every second, governments, businesses and communities must galvanise action...
New Caledonia: FLNKS congress postponed due to differences
The national congress of New Caledonia's pro-independence platform, the FLNKS, was postponed at the weekend due to major differences between its hard-line component and...
UN climate chief warns of “steep mountain to climb” for COP29 after Bonn blame-game
Countries expressed disappointment as key negotiations on climate finance and emissions-cutting measures made scant progress at mid-year talks
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Future referendums should be compulsory: Vanuatu Minister of Internal Affairs Koanapo
Vanuatu Minister of Internal Affairs, Johnny Koanapo, said the government should make future referendums compulsory to ensure inclusive participation.
While the referendum provided an opportunity...
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Pacific Elders warn against external influence in regional security
Pacific Elders have warned that growing geopolitical competition is reshaping the region and have called for Pacific security to remain firmly under the control...
Australia chases next Pacific treaty after Fiji win
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is seeking to finalise a security deal with the Solomon Islands within months, off the back of a major...
PM Rabuka says Fiji’s sovereignty secure under historic Australia alliance
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says Fiji’s sovereignty remains secure under the newly signed Vuvale Union and Ocean of Peace Alliance with Australia, stressing that...