Fiji, Australia plan ahead for Climate talks
In a significant step toward regional climate advocacy, Minister for Environment and Climate Change Lynda Tabuya, held a pivotal meeting with the Australian High...
Solomon Islands PM refuses to convene parliament amid political crisis
The Solomon Islands' Prime Minister is refusing to convene parliament next week amid a takeover bid by government defectors who have joined forces with...
Pacific security agreements: lessons from the Iran–U.S–Israel conflict
By Bal Kama
The escalating conflict involving Iran, the United States (U.S) and Israel might seem distant from the Pacific, yet its strategic implications reach...
Vanuatu United FC and Auckland FC battle to goalless draw
Vanuatu United FC and Auckland FC settled for a 0-0 draw in their OFC Pro League clash at the National Stadium in Honiara, marking...
UN Continental Shelf Body reviews Fiji Joint Submissions at 66th Session
The Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf has concluded its 66th session at United Nations Headquarters, with Pacific submissions among those reviewed.
The...
Women burned at the stake in modern-day witch trial ‘epidemic’
Kevin once led a mob to burn nine ‘sorcerers’. The Telegraph went to Papua New Guinea to find out why accusations persist
By Sarah...
Niue sets 02 May election date as Assembly to be dissolved
After months of anticipation, Niue will go to the polls on Saturday, 02 May for its general election following confirmation in the final sitting...
Solomon Islands Foreign Minister quits, joins opposition to lead government takeover bid
Solomon Islands Foreign Minister Peter Shanel Agovaka says he has been asked to lead a government takeover less than two years since Prime Minister...
No confidence motion filed against Solomon Islands PM Manele, PFP confirms formation of new coalition
The Office of the Speaker of Parliament has received a notice of a motion of no confidence against Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele.
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New Zealand pledges $30m support as PM Luxon visits Tonga
New Zealand’s Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, has announced a NZ$30 million (US$17.58 million)expanded package of support for Tonga during an official visit aimed at...
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Samoa deputy PM loses seat after Court finds corrupt practices
The Samoa Electoral Court has today ruled that deputy Prime Minister and Member of Parliament for Falealili I, Toelupe Maoiautele Pou Onesemo, is guilty...
Western Pacific governments urged to speed up action to end TB in the region
The World Health Organisation (WHO) urged governments in the Western Pacific region to accelerate country-led action to transform tuberculosis care, decentralize services and scale...
Commonwealth SG warns global debt crisis threatens ‘survival’ of Small States
The Secretary-General of the Commonwealth Shirley Botchwey has warned that rising global debt is threatening development, sovereignty and survival for many countries, particularly small...