‘Friends to all’: U.S-China influence race a boon for Pacific islands
When the U.S secretary of state travels through Papua New Guinea's capital this week to meet the leader of the South Pacific nation, it...
Fiji and PNG take steps to strengthen diplomatic presence
Fiji has been offered a 99-year land lease in the Central Business District in Port Moresby for the construction of its chancery in Papua...
‘Ours must not be an era of war’: Quad leaders pledge investment in Asia Pacific
The Quad will build undersea cable systems and fund infrastructure development and telecommunications across the Asia Pacific in an expansion of its remit designed...
Biden or not, the Pacific ramp-up remains intact
By Meg Keen
Their standing slipped during COVID-19, but China is not vacating the space. Their meddling in political and economic affairs have raised concerns....
UNODC, PINA & Palau Media Council partner to build capacity of Palau anti-corruption journalists
Two new Palau journalist anti-corruption grants were launched at a meeting between Palau Media Council journalists, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)...
Argentina win in London as Canada secure core status
Argentina won their third gold medal of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2023, beating Fiji 35-14 in the Cup final at Twickenham on...
Aaron Mauger resigns as Moana Pasifika coach, but will stay on for remainder of season
Aaron Mauger has resigned as head coach of Moana Pasifika after two years in the job.
Mauger had signed a contract in October 2021 to...
Waratahs fightback to defeat Fijian Drua
Young fullback Max Jorgensen showed his playmaking skills as the.NSW Waratahs maintained their late-season Super Rugby Pacific surge with a 32-18 home win over...
Sol2023 Opening Ceremony exactly 6 months out
Last Friday marks a significant milestone as Solomon Islands stand exactly six months away from the highly anticipated Opening Ceremony of the upcoming Sol2023...
Postponement of Biden’s Australia, PNG Visit Raises Criticism
Biden administration officials are pushing back against criticism over the decision to postpone a visit to Australia and a historic trip to Papua New...
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Forum SG Waqa says Pacific unity key amid growing global interest
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa says the Pacific remains united and firmly present on the global stage, as leaders continue to advance...
Pacific Islands Forum eyes pre-COP Summit to advance regional climate priorities
The Pacific Islands Forum will engage in a pre-COP leaders’ summit in 2026, as regional leaders work to ensure Pacific priorities remain central to...
Trump signs order to further restrict entry of foreign nationals to U.S, includes Tonga
U.S President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Tuesday that further restricts and limits the entry of foreign nationals to the United States, the...