Considering the possible impacts of deep sea mining in the Cook Islands
In the recent Parliament opening, King’s Representative Sir Tom Masters spoke of the Cook Islands’ desire to develop a sustainable and environmentally responsible seabed...
ONOC to host 43rd Annual General Assembly and Step Up Oceania Conference in Brisbane
The Oceania National Olympic Committees (ONOC) will host their 43rd Annual General Assembly and a week-long of associated events in Brisbane, Australia, from 17...
Solomon Islands 2023 to distribute broadcasting rights to national companies
Broadcasting rights for the Solomon Islands 2023 Pacific Games are set to be distributed among member countries instead of being awarded to a single...
Force upset Fijiana Drua in Super W
Western Force have moved closer to an inaugural Super W finals appearance with a gritty 23-10 upset home win over defending premiers Fijiana Drua...
Marshallese foreign minister reinforces support for Taiwan, condemns ‘intimidation’
Marshall Islands Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Kitlang Kabua said Thursday that her country will continue to support Taiwan's bid to join the...
UN handover of US$1.7 million in funding to Vanuatu Government
The UN Resident Coordinator to Vanuatu, Fiji, Solomon Islands, Tonga and Tuvalu, Sanaka Samarasinha, paid a courtesy visit to Vanuatu Prime Minister, Ishmael Kalsakau,...
South Africa’s wanted fugitives Guptas are now citizens of Vanuatu
South Africa's Director-general of the justice department advocate Dr Mashabane said on Friday they only just learnt that the Guptas are citizens of Vanuatu...
Fiji government suspends Director of Public Prosecutor for alleged misbehaviour
Fiji’s President Ratu Wiliame Katoniverere Thursday suspended the island nation’s Director of Public Prosecutor (DPP) Christopher Pryde.
The President in a letter advised him that...
‘Diplomatic backlash’: Pacific scheme sparks concerns
Australia's attempt to plug workforce gaps with Pacific labourers has sparked concerns about disadvantage and diplomatic backlash.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's government is introducing a...
Japanese state Minister for Foreign Affairs visit to Fiji reaffirms Japan’s support to Fiji
Fiji's deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Cooperatives Manoa Kamikamica received a courtesy call Thursday from the Japanese State Minister for Foreign...
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Forum struggles with missile dilemma
By Nic Maclellan in Koror, Palau
AS they gather in Palau this week for the 55th Pacific Islands Forum, regional leaders want development partners to...
Forum SG Waqa urges regional media to put Pacific voices at the centre
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific media must ensure the region’s stories are told by Pacific voices and from a Pacific perspective, Forum...
Pacific Leaders face longer agenda as geopolitical pressures mount
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific Islands Forum leaders will meet next week against a more challenging regional backdrop, with geopolitics, transnational crime, economic...