PNG Chiefs sign international star Brian To’o
The PNG Chiefs have secured one of rugby league’s most respected Pacific stars, with Samoan international Brian To’o joining the club as Chiefs Player...
Australia maintains $5.2b Aid Programme as Pacific takes priority
Australia will invest $5.2 billion (US$2.67 billion) in official development assistance in 2026-27, with more than three-quarters directed to the Pacific and Southeast Asia...
Missile test crosses multiple Pacific EEZs
The Pacific Islands Forum says China’s ballistic missile test has raised regional concerns after the missile travelled over the exclusive economic zones of several...
Two by-elections to be held after Tonga MPs lose seats
Tonga's Electoral Commission is preparing for by-elections in Tongatapu 2 and Niua 17 after the seats were left vacant following court rulings against their...
Solomon Islands begins review of security agreement with China
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale says there will be “no more secrecy” over agreements that bind the nation, as the government begins a...
Island nation Tuvalu feared tsunami from China missile test
China’s recent ballistic missile test has been likened to a home invasion, leaving people living in Tuvalu, the low-lying Pacific Island closest to where...
Vanuatu PM to meet President over controversial pardon
Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat will meet President Nikenike Vurobaravu this week to raise concerns over the recent pardon of a convicted rapist.
The pardon...
Divisions on China missile test threaten to destabilise Pacific Islands Forum
Deep divisions are threatening to destabilise the Pacific Islands Forum after foreign ministers walked away unable to come to any agreement on action against...
Fiji backs united Pacific stance on missile testing
Fiji has backed New Zealand’s push for a united Pacific response opposing missile testing in the region’s waters, despite divisions among Pacific Islands Forum...
‘Take note’: Australia’s stern warning to China
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has warned Beijing to heed the rebukes of Pacific leaders about a controversial ballistic missile test performed last month.
China...
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Pacific launches gender action plan to make tourism more inclusive
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