Long-serving Niue MP wants ‘democracy observed at all levels in politics’
O'Love, or Veve, Jacobsen has been winning elections in Niue for the past 35 years, apart from a spell when she was the country's...
What will become of the Commonwealth under Charles III?
Republicanism was seen as a move against Queen Elizabeth II during her reign. Now the Commonwealth is at a crossroads.
By Craig Prescott, Bangor...
Australia to increase funding in the Pacific in ‘whole of government’ package worth hundreds of millions
A wide-ranging Pacific assistance package covering environmental, military, and economic support for Australia's closest neighbours will be unveiled in Tuesday's budget, as the Albanese...
U.S to open embassy in Tonga – Vanuatu and Kiribati could be next
The United States says it will open a new Embassy in Tonga this month as Washington steps up its diplomatic presence in the Pacific...
Fiji urged to uphold one-China principle
The Chinese Embassy has called on Fiji to uphold the one-China principle, stating that the Taiwan question is a matter of China’s sovereignty and...
Be free to do your work Fiji Media: PM Rabuka
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has called on the local media fraternity to be as free as they can ever be following the repealing...
PNG Trade office in China eyed
China will be one of eight countries where Papua New Guinea will establish trade missions, Papua New Guinea Trade minister says.
International Trade and Investment...
Why the Pacific way matters for regional security: NZ Foreign Minister Mahuta
By Nanaia Mahuta, New Zealand Foreign Minister
I want to set out – Aotearoa NZs Independent Foreign Policy and Why the Pacific Matters for Regional...
The cost of crime and corruption on Pacific fisheries
The need for a well-funded response to illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing has never been greater.
By Jade Lindley
The Pacific Ocean is the most abundant...
Super W 2023: Reds, Fijiana Drua confirm sides for Final
The Queensland Reds and Fijiana Drua have confirmed their sides for Saturday's Super W Final in Townsville.
The Reds have confirmed a settled line-up as...
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‘Test of regionalism’: Pacific church group calls for review of Israel’s PIF role
The region's premier ecumenical organisation is calling for Israel's new partnership with the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) to be reviewed.
The Pacific Conference of Churches...
‘Cut the umbilical cord’: Bougainville’s bid to break away from Papua New Guinea faces...
For decades, the distant island of Bougainville has fought for secession from Papua New Guinea, for a future as an independent nation of its...
Fiji passport ranks 97th globally, opens 78 destinations
- Fijian passport holders can access 78 overseas destinations without obtaining a traditional visa in advance, but Fiji ranks 97th globally and 11th among...