Cook Islands-NZ security pact ‘is about us moving forward as two countries’ – PM Brown
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says New Zealand remains the Cook Islands’ “partner of choice” in security but insists that will not change...
Legal, political tensions shape Kanaky’s path toward self-determination
The future of Kanaky, New Caledonia, remains uncertain as legal debates, political divisions and community realities continue to shape what Indigenous advocates describe as...
Commonwealth and global partners ramp up support for SIDS on the climate frontline
Small Island Developing States (SIDS) stand on the frontline of the global climate crisis, facing a convergence of environmental, economic and institutional challenges that...
Kiribati secures UN Women’s seat in historic vote, Minister hails ‘miracle’ win
Kiribati has won a seat on a key United Nations body for the first time, with Minister of Women, Youth, Sport and Social Affairs...
Pacific Political Climate Champions convene to elevate Pacificl eadership ahead of key global Climate engagements
The Pacific Political Climate Champions met Thursday in Nadi, Fiji, in a hybrid meeting to consolidate regional leadership and strategic alignment ahead of a...
Solomon Islands government commits $10 million TC Maila response
The Government of Solomon Islands has committed an initial $10 million (US$1,238,471) to support emergency response efforts following the impact of Tropical Cyclone Maila.
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IMF warns Samoa reforms could undermine Central Bank independence
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised concerns that proposed changes to Samoa’s central banking law could weaken safeguards and open the door to...
Tjibaou: “Bougival is dead.”
By Nic Maclellan
A leading Kanak politician has declared “Bougival is dead”, following a vote in the French National Assembly that rejected proposed constitutional reforms...
Fijian Drua urged to do it for affected fans
This has been a difficult week for the Fijian Drua and its fans in the western division, as many were affected by Tropical Cyclone...
Concerns over voter access raised as New Caledonia’s municipal elections highlight turnout gaps
Concerns over voter access and representation have emerged following municipal elections in New Caledonia, as second-round results confirmed a widening political divide between urban...
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Pacific must shape its own future: Forum Chair Wale
Solomon Islands Prime Minister and Forum Chair Mathew Wale has declared that Pacific leaders must take ownership of the region's future, warning that while...
Forum Troika Leaders meet in Suva on regional governance and strategic prioritie
Pacific Islands Forum Troika Leaders met today in Suva, Fiji, for strategic discussions on the future governance of the Pacific regional system and key...
Solomon Islands PM Wale, Rabuka call for stronger united voice
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale and Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka have emphasised the importance of a stronger, more unified Pacific voice during...