Kanak senator says independence ‘only solution’ for New Caledonia
A Kanak pro-independence senator from New Caledonia, a French territory in the Pacific, stated that the island’s only solution is to gain independence in...
Why Did China Test-fire an ICBM Into the South Pacific?
Although some officials would have seen the test launch as beneficial, either for technical or political reasons, the incident undermines important Chinese foreign policy...
Fiji Schoolboys register second win over Australia
The Fiji Schoolboys U18 defeated their Australian counterparts for the second time Tuesday, winning 34-25 at Lawaqa Park in Sigatoka.
Following last week’s 26-14 loss...
Fijiana captain Naisewa acknowledges tough Samoa side
Fijiana captain Karalaini Naisewa is anticipating a fierce contest against Pacific rivals Samoa in their upcoming second match of the WXV 3 tournament this...
South Pacific Defence Ministers meet in Auckland
Partnership and looking to the future are key themes as Defence Ministers from across the South Pacific discuss regional security challenges in Auckland today,...
Kiribati calls for UN reform and collective action to face global crises
Kiribati’s Permanent representative to the United Nations, Teburoro Tito, used the platform of the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly to call for...
OACPS rallies for financial sustainability, appoints Botswana’s President Masisi as champion for Resource Mobilisation
The Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) recently concluded a high-level meeting in New York, combining the Troika Summit with a gathering...
Paris Agreement, a failure: Solomon Islands Foreign Minister Agovaka
Solomon Islands believes, the Paris Agreement is failing humanity and so the world needs a stronger legally binding framework on Climate Change.
The Paris Agreement...
More arrests in besieged New Caledonian pro-independence stronghold
Five individuals wanted by French authorities have surrendered in besieged New Caledonia's pro-independence stronghold of Saint Louis.
The village, which is part of the town...
Road to COP29: Call to act in hope as Pacific countries gather to advance push for climate ambition
The death toll from floods and landslides across Nepal, which has claimed more than 150 lives and counting, is a reminder of the devastation...
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Pacific bloc demands UN mission to New Caledonia as decolonisation debate intensifies
Pacific countries have renewed calls for a United Nations visiting mission to New Caledonia, saying an independent assessment is needed as the territory continues...
French Polynesia urges UN-backed decolonisation dialogue with France
French Polynesia President Mottai Brotherson has called on France to open a United Nations-backed decolonisation dialogue, saying 13 years after French Polynesia was placed...
Pacific has talked enough, now it is time for action: PNG PM Marape
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has backed the Taku Pakasoa Declaration but warned Pacific leaders and the international community that climate commitments...