Albo the ‘number one social media influencer for Palau’
By Finn McHugh
Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr visited Australia this week to open the country’s new embassy in Canberra, another sign of the Albanese...
After U.S accuses Fijian of corruption for China, experts warn of region-wide network
Beijing’s corruption and influence operations are not limited to Fiji, and similar operations likely exist in other Pacific island countries, experts on the region...
Australian sea drones to combat Pacific drug crime
Australia will provide maritime drones to Fiji's military in a bid bolster security in the Pacific.
The Australian-made Bluebottle vessels will be gifted as part...
Pacific police chiefs endorse constitution establishing PACPOL
Pacific police chiefs have endorsed the constitution of the Pacific Community of Policing (PACPOL), establishing a new framework for regional policing cooperation.
The endorsement brings...
Second Solomon Islands MP dies within days as Parliament mourns David Gina
Solomon Islands is mourning the loss of two Members of Parliament within days, following the sudden death of Acting Speaker David Gina, after the...
Filimoni Vosarogo to take over Employment portfolio, Fiji PM confirms
Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has confirmed that Lands and Mineral Resources Minister Filimoni Vosarogo will take over the Employment Minister portfolio.
Speaking in an...
Bostock hat-trick inspires Kangaroos to thrilling 24-22 win over Kiwis in World Cup opener
A dazzling debut hat-trick from Jack Bostock helped the Kangaroos to a 24-22 win over arch-rivals New Zealand in an epic World Cup opener...
TNRL rejects claims it is blocking Tonga from using ‘Mate Ma’a Tonga’ name
The Tonga National Rugby League (TNRL), the trademark owners of the Mate Ma'a Tonga (MMT) brand, has clarified it is not acting as a...
A Blue Pacific on fire on the road to COP31
By Dr Satyendra Prasad
I join so many others in extending my warmest congratulations to the Fiji and Tuvalu Governments for their Herculian effort...
New Zealand scores poorly on health protection in climate plans, Timor-Leste among top performers
New Zealand has scored among the lowest countries globally for integrating public health into its climate plan, while Timor-Leste ranks among the top five...
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UN agencies appeal for help to protect weakest from unprecedented El Niño
Two UN agencies issued a powerful appeal on Wednesday for immediate assistance to help communities already being impacted by the strongest El Niño weather...
Australia supports establishment of Renewable Energy Commissioner for the Pacific
A Pacific-led initiative to establish a Renewable Energy Commissioner (REC) for the Pacific has received support from Australia.
The initiative is designed to strengthen energy...
ADB strategy targets Pacific resilience amid global uncertainty
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is stepping up its focus on economic resilience, infrastructure and private sector development in the Pacific as global uncertainty...