No-confidence motion against Vanuatu PM defeated, Government stability may keep PM Napat in office for full term
A motion of no confidence against the Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat was defeated on Friday.
The motion was voted down by 36 votes against...
PIF prioritises climate resilience and regional unity
Climate change resilience remains a central goal for Pacific Island nations as they face its severe impacts.
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa says...
France delays New Caledonia referendum
By Nic Maclellan
Bowing to reality, the French government has abandoned plans to hold a referendum on March 15 to consider a new political statute...
The new Men’s Rugby World Cup draw format explained
The Rugby World Cup 2027 Draw took place in Sydney, on 3 December, to determine the line-ups of the six pools of four.
In addition...
Vanuatu Parliament to debate no-confidence motion against PM Napat Friday
Vanuatu leader of the Opposition and President of the Union of Moderate Parties (UMP), Ishmael Kalsakau, welcomed Wednesday's decision of the Court of Appeal...
Australian diplomacy must be principled, agile and proactive: DFAT Secretary Adams
Australia’s top diplomat says Australian diplomacy is being reshaped to meet a more dangerous and complex world, with a sharper focus on the Indo-Pacific,...
Global health is out of balance: WHO’s Dr Piukala
WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala has warned that global health systems are fundamentally out of balance, despite major...
Pacific authors and expert reviewers amplify voice on climate action at IPCC Meeting
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) convened its first lead author meeting to commence drafting the Seventh Assessment Report (AR7) in Paris from...
Proposed passport sale scheme ‘a non-issue’, Tonga’s new PM-designate says
Tonga’s Prime Minister-designate Lord Fakafanua says the sale of Tongan passports is “a non-issue” as it is yet to become official.
Lord Fakafanua was responding...
“We come as family” at Rabi anniversary: Nauru President Adeang tells Banabans
Nauru President David Adeang has reaffirmed Nauru’s enduring ancestral and family ties with the Banaban people during the 80th anniversary commemorating their arrival on...
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Private citizens offer to fund legal action over COI report
Leader of the Opposition Alatoi Ishmael Kalsakau has welcomed the support of private citizens who have come forward to assist with legal costs, as...
Fijian government negotiating confidential deal with Chief Justice over COI findings
The Fijian government is negotiating a secret deal with the country's highest-ranking judge after he was accused of corruption in a damning Commission of...
ADB President Welcomes Palau President in First-Ever Headquarters Visit
Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda met with Palau President Surangel S. Whipps Jr. Wednesday in the first-ever visit by a Palau head...