Fiji steps up against terrorism risks
There is scope for spillover effects from past terrorist activities in South East Asia and Middle East which could fuel terrorism and violent extremism...
The Climate Crises & High Debt-Levels in the Pacific: Who will pay?
OP-ED by Adam Wolfenden
As Fiji and neighbouring Pacific Island Countries face the daunting prospect of dealing with unprecedented national debt levels and the effects...
Fijian Drua women ready for the Tahs
Fijian Drua players have developed really well over the past few weeks.
This is according to their head coach, Mosese Rauluni.
Following their victory in the...
Waratahs wary of bullet Buna as minor premiers look to complete perfect season
The NSW Waratahs understand shutting down Fijian Drua fullback Atelaite Buna is crucial towards re-gaining the Super Rugby Women's title at Ballymore on Sunday.
The...
Fewer Tropical Cyclones observed than forecast over November 2023 to April 2024 in the southwest Pacific
The Pacific National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NHMS) heard fewer Tropical Cyclones (TCs) have been observed than were predicted in the southwest Pacific over...
Solomon Islands faces tense wait for election results
Solomon Islands faces a tense wait for an election result after opposition parties pulled ahead of incumbent Prime Minister Manesseh Sogavare's OUR party, as...
China rebuff in Australia PM’s Anzac Day PNG push
Stronger ties between Papua New Guinea and Australia will help promote Pacific stability and freedom, Anthony Albanese says, invoking the legacy of World War...
Solomon Islands: No clear winner as lobbying to form next government intensifies
Lobbying to form Solomon Islands' next government is intensifying.
With only four more seats in the 50-member parliament yet to be officially declared, there is...
Commonwealth Ministers call for collective ocean action ahead of CHOGM and COP29
Delegates attending the inaugural Commonwealth Ocean Ministers Meeting in the Republic of Cyprus committed to take forward their consultations to upcoming global summits.
They agreed...
Western Pacific Naval Symposium convenes in China’s Qingdao
The 19th Western Pacific Naval Symposium opened in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, on Monday.
The event has drawn approximately 150 high-level naval delegations from...
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Forum faces packed agenda and partner pressure in Palau
By Nic Maclellan in Koror, Palau
Over the weekend, Pacific leaders started to arrive in Koror, Republic of Palau, for the 55th Pacific Islands Forum.
For...
Pacific pushes for special Climate finance window ahead of COP31
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific Island countries are pushing for concrete action on climate finance, keeping the 1.5-degree target within reach and strengthening...
Civil Society demands permanent seat at Pacific decision-making table
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific civil society organisations are demanding their participation in regional decision-making be formally institutionalised, saying they should no longer...