Fijian leader hopes Australian submarines powered by U.S nuclear technology will enhance peace
Fiji’s prime minister said Tuesday he hopes Australia’s acquisition of a fleet of submarines powered by U.S nuclear technology will enhance peace in the...
Pacific leaders disappointed over Australia’s Voice referendum outcome
Pacific leaders have expressed disappointment after Australia voted against altering its constitution to create an Indigenous voice to Parliament over the weekend.
Had it won,...
China’s Xi supports stronger international role for Papua New Guinea
China's President Xi Jinping said the country supports Papua New Guinea in playing a greater role in international and regional affairs, and is willing...
China, Indonesia free trade in sights: PNG Trade Minister
Papua New Guinea Minister for International Trade and Investment Richard Maru has assured investors in Asia that his government has its sights set on...
Joint statement between China and Papua New Guinea
The People's Republic of China and Papua New Guinea on Tuesday issued a joint statement.
At the invitation of the People's Republic of China, Prime...
A Tonga surgeon to lead WHO’s Western Pacific
Health ministers in the Western Pacific nominated a surgeon from Tonga, Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala, to lead the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) regional office...
‘Don’t make us choose’: Fiji PM’s fears over U.S-China tensions
Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has expressed alarm over the “intensifying” rivalry between the United States and China and risk to global peace, warning...
The donor you know: Fiji PM Rabuka rejects money with strings
Fiji’s prime minister says he will reject help from nations who donate aid and expect compliance as he works to gain support for a...
Fiji and Australia committed to strengthening defence and security cooperation
Fiji and Australia have committed to strengthening their defence and security cooperation.
This was revealed during a bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and...
U.S, Marshall Islands sign security deal that will limit China’s access to Western Pacific
The Republic of the Marshall Islands and the U.S signed agreements Monday that will give Washington a stronger presence in the Western Pacific and...
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IRENA pushes faster fossil fuel exit as electrification becomes key to energy transition
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) says the next phase of the global energy transition must focus on electrification, renewable energy expansion and a...
Cook Islands declares end to dengue outbreak after more than a year
The Cook Islands has officially regained its dengue-free status after going 26 days without a recorded dengue case, the Ministry of Health announced Monday.
Secretary...
Fiji passes sweeping Education bill after nearly 60 years
Fiji’s Parliament has passed the Education Bill 2025, which replaces the Education Act of 1966. Government says the new Education Bill of 2025 is...