U.S-Pacific Partnership Act clears House
The U.S House of representatives passed a measure aimed at increasing U.S engagement with Pacific partners on Monday.
The House Resolution 7159, also known as...
Citizenship by Investment Bill: Solomon Islands PM
The draft Solomon Islands ‘Citizenship by Investment’ bill is complete and is subject to further review before it is submitted to Cabinet for consideration.
Prime...
King Charles III to visit Australia and Samoa in a test of stamina after cancer diagnosis
King Charles III has announced plans to visit Australia and Samoa next month on a trip that will span a dozen time zones and...
Geopolitical tension is a concern: Samoa Police chief
The 51st Conference of Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police (PICP) in Tonga last week underscored growing concerns about increasing geopolitical competition and the emergence...
Australian city stands to receive $200m economic boost if bid to co-host UN climate talks succeeds
If Australia succeeds in its bid to co-host global climate talks with Pacific nations in 2026, it could deliver a direct $100-$200 million (US$66...
World Bank President calls for bold reforms to tackle global challenges
World Bank Group President Ajay Banga Tuesday laid out an ambitious vision for the institution, calling for fast and bold reforms to address intertwined...
Former NZ Governor-General Sir Jerry Mateparae appointed moderator for Bougainville Peace talks
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape and Bougainville President Ishmael Toroama have jointly appointed Sir Jerry Mateparae as the independent moderator to help...
King Charles, Queen plan six-day Australia visit
Canberra and Sydney are set to roll out a royal welcome ahead of King Charles and Queen Camilla’s first visit to Australia as a...
Pacific Island Leaders call for bold action to replenish IDA
Leaders from across Pacific Island countries have called for a robust 21st replenishment of the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA21), echoing the call...
PM Rabuka hails new flight simulators as game-changer for Fiji Airways and the nation
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has praised Fiji Airways for commissioning new Full Flight Simulators, calling it a “momentous occasion” for both the airline...
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Forum SG Waqa urges Pacific climate champions to turn Pre-COP momentum into COP31 outcomes
Pacific political climate champions must turn the region’s priorities into concrete outcomes at COP31, Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa says.
Speaking at the...
COP30 President backs climate finance push and implementation drive ahead of COP31
COP30 President Ambassador André Corrêa do Lago says stronger cooperation between governments, finance ministers and development banks will be critical to turning global climate...
Bowen defends Australia’s climate role amid coal export concerns
Australian Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen says Australia’s shift towards renewable energy is central to its efforts to work with Pacific countries...