France’s Macron makes high-stakes visit to riot-struck New Caledonia
President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after...
$800m plan to give Australia major police oversight in Pacific
Australia is set to launch a plan worth more than $800 million (US$528 million) which will give it major oversight of policing in the...
Journalists challenge PNG government over ‘media control policy’
The Papua New Guinea government’s push for news organisations to become its cheer-leading squad is under further scrutiny this week as parliament hears testimony...
Fij Government adopts Open Sky Policy
With Fiji’s visitor economy poised to grow by an additional $4 billion (US$2 billion) over the next 4 years, adopting an open sky policy...
Small Island Developing States can be Nature-Positive Leaders for the World
By Achim Steiner, Carlos Manuel Rodriguez
Small island developing states (SIDS) are scattered across the globe, dotting the Pacific Ocean, the Caribbean, the west...
Fijian Drua make changes for Otago Highlanders clash
The Fijian Drua have named their squad for the crucial away-match against the Highlanders this Sunday in Round 14 of Super Rugby Pacific in...
PNG eyes Coates for NRL bid
State of Origin star Xavier Coates has been earmarked as the face of the franchise if Papua New Guinea’s bid for an NRL club...
Fiji meth crisis: Police compromised in battle against addictive drug
As Fiji grapples with its methamphetamine crisis, the country is also facing widespread corruption in its police force.
Officers are being asked to tamper with...
PNG Pangu Pati rules with 56
The ruling Pangu Pati has 56 members in Papua New Guinea Parliament, including current deputy Opposition leader James Nomane who is yet to resign...
New Caledonia and Vanuatu withdraw from FestPAC amid deadly unrest
A festival planner announced Monday that a Pacific country and an island territory of France have withdrawn their participation in the 13th Festival of...
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Pacific must shape its own future: Forum Chair Wale
Solomon Islands Prime Minister and Forum Chair Mathew Wale has declared that Pacific leaders must take ownership of the region's future, warning that while...
Forum Troika Leaders meet in Suva on regional governance and strategic prioritie
Pacific Islands Forum Troika Leaders met today in Suva, Fiji, for strategic discussions on the future governance of the Pacific regional system and key...
Solomon Islands PM Wale, Rabuka call for stronger united voice
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale and Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka have emphasised the importance of a stronger, more unified Pacific voice during...