Endless fallout: The Pacific idyll still facing nuclear blight 77 years on
The film Oppenheimer has shone a global spotlight on the dawn of U.S nuclear weapons tests. In the Marshall Islands, where 23 of those...
Children’s voices must be heard on climate crisis, says UN rights body
Governments must respond to growing concerns expressed by children about the effects of the climate crisis and other environmental emergencies on their lives and...
Vanuatu speaker lodges court appeal amid political crisis
The speaker of Vanuatu's parliament has appealed a court decision deeming a no-confidence vote against Prime Minister Ishmael Kalsakau successful, prolonging a political crisis...
Despite Pacific territories’ concerns, U.S backs Japan’s nuke water discharge
Pacific island nations and territories must stick together to hold the Japanese government accountable for any consequences that might result from its release of...
Fiji PM prioritises expert oversight in handling Japan’s nuclear wastewater
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka staunchly defends his decision to support the safety protocols outlined by the International Atomic Energy Agency regarding Japan’s nuclear...
Indonesia claims Benny Wenda presents false report on West Papua at MSG Summit
The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) led by Benny Wenda presented a false report...
For the Melanesian Spearhead Group, West Papua Presents a Challenge
West Papua’s independence movement again failed to obtain MSG membership, highlighting members’ competing strategic interests.
By Grant Wyeth
Last week the 22nd Melanesian Spearhead Group...
Fiji say focus is on Wales World Cup opener
Fiji say their attention will not deviate from their World Cup opener against Wales despite making history against England at Twickenham.
Fiji celebrated a first...
Fiji win has big implications: World Rugby
Fiji’s 30-22 win over England, their first in eight attempts in test rugby, boosted their rating by 1.58 points with their beaten opponents losing...
Papua New Guinea says it will open an embassy in Jerusalem next week
Papua New Guinea is set to open its embassy in Jerusalem next week during a visit to Israel by Prime Minister James Marape, according...
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Strategic competition in Pacific here to stay, Australian Minister says
Australian Minister for Defence Industry and Minister for Pacific Island Affairs Pat Conroy says strategic competition with China in the Pacific is a permanent...
Cook Islands General Election set for 12 August
The Cook Islands 2026 General Election will be held on Wednesday, August 12, the King’s Representative, Sir Tom Marsters, announced this morning.
In a radio...
Fiji PM says next election due between 24 December and early February 2027
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says Fiji’s next general election is expected to be held between 24 December 2026, and the first week of February...