Xi says China to cooperate with Micronesia on infrastructure, climate change
Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday that China and Micronesia should enhance cooperation on infrastructure, expressing China's willingness to provide assistance to the...
Loss and Damage already a painful reality for Fiji
Fiji has welcomed a new project designed to strengthen Pacific countries’ resilience to climate-induced loss and damage, noting that loss and damage from climate...
Pacific and Gaza focus of UN talks: NZ Foreign Minister Peters
New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters says his official talks with the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York today focused on a...
Tonga has always worked with China – Hu’akavameiliku
Tonga's prime minister Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni says the government will always work with international partner governments on programmes that will help the country provide...
Fiji Cabinet approves minimum wage review
Fiji Cabinet has given the green light to assess the National Minimum Wage (NMW) and the ten Sectoral Minimum Wage Regulations.
This review will also...
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...
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Pacific leaders seek US$500m resilience fund as climate impacts worsen
Pacific leaders are calling on governments, development partners and private investors to help raise US$500 million for the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF), warning that...
Forum Chair backs Australia’s COP31 role as Albanese defends conference spending
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has defended the cost of hosting and participating in COP31, saying climate action is a matter of Australia's national...
Multilateral Development Banks commit US$103 billion in climate finance as COP31 pushes implementation
Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) provided US$103 billion in climate finance to low- and middle-income countries in 2025 and mobilised a further US$35 billion in...