Solomon Islands: Democracy on the ballot
Next week, voters will determine not only political leadership but the future of democratic processes.
By Meg Keen, Oliver Nobetau
With a week to go before...
Eddie Jones in Samoa for the World Rugby Pacific Challenge 2024
Fiji Warriors begin the defence of their World Rugby Pacific Challenge title on Wednesday when they take on Tonga A at Apia Park in...
Pacific Disaster and Emergency Managers rally commitment towards resilience building
Managers and stakeholders from the disaster and emergency management sectors in 15 Pacific Island countries convened in Nadi, Fiji, to review progress, obstacles, and...
Vice-Admiral David Johnston named new chief of the Australian Defence Force
Vice-Admiral David Johnston will become the new chief of the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
He will succeed the present chief General Angus Campbell in July,...
Documents show Tonga criticised Australia and NZ’s response to China-Solomon security pact
A leaked document from Tonga's Foreign Affairs Ministry shows that officials in the Pacific Island country sharply criticised Australia and New Zealand's response to...
PNG Foreign Affairs Minister Justin Tkatchenko announce plan to grant visa-on-arrival for Filipinos
Papua New Guinea Government will soon offer visa-on-arrival for Philippine passport holders.
Foreign Affairs Minister Justin Tkatchenko made this announcement at a joint press conference...
Facility to boost Maritime surveillance and search training
The opening of the Pacific Regional Vessel Boarding and Searching Training facility will boost and strengthen the Maritime surveillance and Protections of the Blue...
Japan Ambassador to Fiji warns of meth epidemic
The new Ambassador of Japan to Fiji Rokuichiro Michii says over four tons of methamphetamine seized in Nadi are enough to make every Fijian...
Project which ‘eliminates’ dengue extended to Pacific
An Australian project which “all but eliminated dengue fever” in Far North Queensland has been successfully extended to Fiji, Kiribati and Vanuatu.
The programme uses...
Bougainville changes law on gold
Bougainville is making changes to its mining law with the aim of introducing a tax on gold that leaves the region.
President Ishmael Toroama said...
Latest article
Strategic competition in Pacific here to stay, Australian Minister says
Australian Minister for Defence Industry and Minister for Pacific Island Affairs Pat Conroy says strategic competition with China in the Pacific is a permanent...
Cook Islands General Election set for 12 August
The Cook Islands 2026 General Election will be held on Wednesday, August 12, the King’s Representative, Sir Tom Marsters, announced this morning.
In a radio...
Fiji PM says next election due between 24 December and early February 2027
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says Fiji’s next general election is expected to be held between 24 December 2026, and the first week of February...