Forum Deputy SG Manoni opens Regional Climate Security Dialogue
Climate change is the single greatest threat to the livelihoods, security and wellbeing of the peoples of the Pacific, says Forum Deputy Secretary General...
PNG Foreign Minister reveals plans for security agreement with Australia and potentially NZ
Papua New Guinea's new Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko has revealed his country is moving to negotiate a security treaty with Australia — and potentially...
Electoral Act amendment concerning: Fiji Law Society President Clarke
The Fiji Law Society says the proposed Electoral Act Amendment Bill before Parliament unnecessarily attacks citizen’s rights to privacy, including legal professional privilege.
Society President,...
PNG Election described as severely flawed by TIPNG
Transparency International PNG has described the accumulated failures in the preparation, conduct, delivery and conclusion of the National General Election as being a severely...
“Silencer” or wire-catapult becoming a big concern for PNG Police
The rise in the use of a newly invented weapon called the wire-catapult or “silencer” is a big concern for East Sepik Province in...
Roch Wamytan re-elected President of the Congress of New Caledonia
Pro-independence leader Roch Wamytan has been re-elected President of the Congress of New Caledonia.
It is Wamytan's fourth successive term in this position.
He received 29...
Solomon Islands to ban all foreign navy ships from ports pending new approval process
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has clarified misinformation in the international media about the visit by the U.S Coast Guard Cutter Oliver Henry...
Samoa Court rules suspended Opposition MPs return to Parliament
Samoa Supreme Court has ruled that there is no barrier or obstacle to stop the Opposition leader, Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi and Lealailepule Rimoni Aiafi...
Australia Post to help Pacific islands modernise postal services
The government will provide Australia Post with $450,000(US$308,501) to help upgrade postal systems, technology and training in the Pacific.
Australia Post has announced a partnership...
New Zealand Labour government to expand exploitative migrant labour schemes
By John Braddock
New Zealand’s Labour government announced last week that it will ease restrictions on temporary migrant workers to address severe labour shortages...
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Fiji Defence Minister hopes Japan will support stabilisation of Pacific region
Fiji’s Defence and Veteran Affairs Minister Pio Tikoduadua expressed strong expectations for Japan to play a role in stabilising the Indo-Pacific region through continuous...
Fiji anti-corruption body urged release Charters, apply UNCAC protection for whistleblowers—PFF
The Fiji anti-corruption body, FICAC is being urged by the Pacific Freedom Forum, PFF, to release former journalist Charles Charters from remand.
The PFF also...
ANZ appoints Sohaib Mahmood as Country Head, Fiji
ANZ today announced the appointment of Sohaib Mahmood as Country Head, Fiji, subject to the required regulatory approvals. He will take on the role...