A fully integrated Blue Pacific: our near-term ambition
By Biman Chand Prasad
By now we are all aware that we are at another critical juncture – in my mind the most critical juncture...
Small islands “disappointed” as talking about emissions cuts proves too controversial for climate negotiators
A group of small islands which are vulnerable to climate change said they were “disappointed” after governments were unable to agree to put discussions...
Defence pact with U.S ‘encroaches on our sovereignty,’ says former PNG PM
Former Prime Minister Peter O’Neill has also pointed out that the Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA) was started in 2016 by his Government but the...
Palau shows understanding for Fukushima Water release
Visiting Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr on Wednesday showed understanding for the planned release into the sea of treated water from the crippled Fukushima...
llicit drug-trade a threat to national security: Fiji Police
Fiji's Assistant Commissioner of Police for Investigations and Crime, ACP Sakeo Raikaci says illicit drug trafficking has become a major challenge for Fiji –...
Cook Islands PM to give evidence at trial against former government members
The Prime Minister of Cook Islands is scheduled to give evidence on Thursday in a high-profile criminal trial against former senior members of government.
Suspended...
Report: web searches signal real-life spike in gender-based violence during disasters and other crises
People search more frequently for terms relating to gender-based violence (GBV) during times of crisis, according to a recent study of online behaviour in...
Coach says Tonga have ‘massive X-factor’ for World Cup
Three former Wallabies and five All Blacks make Tonga's squad its best ever and will give the Pacific nation a “massive X-factor” at the...
Draw confirmed for OFC Men’s Olympic Qualifiers 2023
The draw for the OFC Men’s Olympic Qualifier 2023 has been confirmed at the OFC Home of Football – Te Kahu o Kiwa in...
Council assures nations Pacific Games facilities will be ready on time
All 2023 Pacific Games facilities are expected to be ready for the official handover to the Solomon Islands government months before the opening ceremony.
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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...