Nauru officially renamed Republic of Naoero
Nauru has officially adopted Republic of Naoero as its new official name, with the government describing the change as the beginning of renewed national...
Vanuatu appoints Joe Natuman as Special envoy for Maritime Boundaries and Decolonisation
Vanuatu's Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and External Trade, Marc Ati, has appointed former Prime Minister Joe Natuman as the Special Envoy of...
Naoero backs fair seabed governance as ISA extends NORI exploration contract
The Republic of Naoero has reaffirmed its call for fair, transparent and workable seabed governance after the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Council approved a...
Pacific summit to put ‘human face’ on climate change
Foreign leaders are being urged to not avert their gaze from the impacts of climate change and witness them firsthand in the Pacific region.
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‘Listen to the Pacific’: NZ urged to rethink regional approach
New Zealand needs to rethink how it engages with its Pacific neighbours, focusing more on listening and partnership than pressure, University of Canterbury Professor...
Solomons PM says U.S to finance key port after Chinese interest
The United States is in advanced talks to fund a port in the Solomon Islands, the Pacific nation's leader said, reinvigorating a race for...
Nauru Airlines Appoints Wendy Bowden as Chief Executive Officer
Nauru Airlines has appointed Wendy Bowden as its new Chief Executive Officer, saying she will lead the airline's next phase of growth with a...
Contested and Congested: Pacific Regional Architecture getting complex, security expert says
A Pacific geopolitical expert there is a risk that Pacific Islands’ priorities and security concerns are being sidelined by increased geopolitical competition and tensions...
Samoa Government withdraws recognition and support of Lakapi Samoa
Following months of consultations, and space given to find an amicable resolution to the issues within Samoan rugby, the Government has decided to withdraw...
NZ Foreign Minister backs stronger Pacific Women’s leadership ahead of Forum Meeting
New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters has reaffirmed his country's support for stronger Pacific parliamentary cooperation and increased women's representation, telling Pacific women parliamentarians...
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Jake White appointed Flying Fijians head coach
Former Springboks coach Jake White has been appointed head coach of the Flying Fijians, with the Fiji Rugby Union targeting an improved performance at...
Marshall Islands warns climate change could expose Pacific war explosives
The Marshall Islands has warned that rising sea levels, coastal erosion and extreme weather could expose unexploded wartime explosives, creating additional risks for vulnerable...
U.S warns of suspected China-linked cyberattack on Suva-based regional organisation
The United States has warned Fiji of a suspected cyberattack on a Suva-based regional organisation, alleging hackers linked to China maintained access to its...