Samoa Minister threatens to revoke Samoa Observer business license
Samoa Minister of Revenue and Member of Parliament for Vaimauga No. 1, Pauga Talalelei Pauga, threatened to revoke the Samoa Observer's business licence during...
Do not let geopolitical disputes hijack the Blue Pacific: The 2026 Pacific Islands Forum Leader Meeting must return to its original commitment to “unity”
By Oliver Brown, Independent political analyst
In 2026, the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leader Meeting (PIFLM) will kick off in Palau.
Under the theme “Building Economies:...
Negotiators fail to find agreement in numerous areas at Bonn climate talks
An environmental organisation in Germany says there is a great deal of work to be done before COP31.
The mid-year UN climate negotiations - in...
EL Nino impacts may be felt differently across Solomon Islands: Director Met Services
The impacts of the current El Niño event are expected to be felt differently across Solomon Islands, depending on rainfall levels and local water...
Building the middle ground in New Caledonia’s south
By Nic Maclellan in Noumea
With just days to go before New Caledonia’s provincial elections, it’s hard to judge the support for the 11 competing...
‘A bridge too far’: Moana Pasifika cut from 2027 Super Rugby
Moana Pasifika will not return to Super Rugby next season after New Zealand Rugby (NZR) confirmed it would not approve the transfer of the...
Forum Economic Ministers back regional action on energy crisis and economic inclusion
Pacific Finance ministers have reaffirmed their commitment to stronger regional cooperation, energy security and economic resilience as they concluded the 2026 Forum Economic Ministers...
Bougainville MP calls for managed transition toward self-government and Independence
Bougainville Regional Member Peter Tsiamalili Jr has called for a carefully managed transition toward greater self-government and eventual independence for Bougainville, arguing that the...
NZ PM Luxon, PM Rabuka discuss fuel crisis and drug threats
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has reaffirmed Fiji’s importance as a key regional partner following a phone conversation with Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka...
No Rain, No Relief: Palau and Western Micronesia brace for dry stretch before El Niño arrives
Palau and nearby Yap State are in for a stretch of drier-than-normal weather in the coming weeks, and residents are being urged to watch...
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PM Wale urges Indonesia to pursue dialogue and reduce tensions in West Papua
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale has called on the Government of Indonesia to take constructive steps toward reducing tensions in West Papua.
This includes...
Opa takes Commerce as Daki loses portfolio but stays in PNG Cabinet
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has stripped the Commerce and Industry portfolio from Win Bakri Daki, appointing Finance Minister Thomas Opa to...
U.S envoy says Cook Islands minerals are a top priority
The new U.S Ambassador to New Zealand and several Pacific Island nations said on Friday that securing Cook Islands seabed minerals was a top...