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...
Japan reaffirms commitment to safety in Fukushima Treated Water discharge into Pacific Ocean
The government of Japan reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the safety of releasing treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the...
Former advisor says King should dissolve Tonga’s parliament following standoff
A former political advisor believes Tonga's parliament should be dissolved due to the current stand-off between King Tupou VI and the government.
Lopeti Senituli advisor...
Uncharted waters: the standoff between Tonga’s King and government
By Lopeti Senituli
Early last week, the Secretary of Tonga’s Privy Council wrote to the Chief Secretary (Secretary to Cabinet and to the Prime...
Japan Foreign Minister assures Pacific nations of ALPS treated water discharge compliance
Japan’s Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa has reassured her Pacific counterparts the discharge of Advanced Liquid Processing System (ALPS) treated water from the Fukushima nuclear...
Cook Islands Foreign Minister urges global recognition of regional priorities
Cook Islands foreign affairs minister Tingika Elikana Monday highlighted the need to drive discussions on regional priorities and forge inter-regional cooperation essential for global...
Chairs’ Summary of the 5th Japan- Pacific Ministerial Interim Meeting for PALM10
The PALM Ministerial Interim Meeting (MIM) for PALM10 was held in Suva, Fiji, on 12 February 2024 in order to follow up on the...
Indian Ocean security threats on par with Pacific: Wong
Unprecedented threats facing the Indian Ocean are just as serious as those confronting Pacific nations, with regional security, climate change, and humanitarian issues causing...
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PNG Opposition accuses PM Marape of ‘deception’, demands defence force probe
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape’s government is under fire, with Opposition leader James Nomane alleging the Defence Force is being undermined and...
Solomon Islands AG advice questioned amid political standoff
Solomon Islands Office of the Attorney General (AG) is facing mounting scrutiny over its handling of the current political situation, with claims emerging that...
Vanuatu pursues climate justice at UN despite backlash
Vanuatu will renew its climate justice fight at the United Nations General Assembly with a draft resolution that was watered down after pushback from...