Convicted after June 2002 are permanently disqualified to contest in PNG General Election
Persons convicted of offences and sentenced to more than nine months from 2002 upward are disqualified for life from contesting the Papua New Guinea...
NZ wants reset at Pacific Islands Forum
New Zealand is hopeful the Pacific's reticence to sign a wide-ranging trade and security alignment with China this week could lead to a reversion...
Fiji in dominant position says political academic
Fiji is perfectly positioned to take advantage of the tussle between China and Western countries for greater recognition in the Pacific.
Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang...
China’s foreign minister visits Tonga after Pacific islands delay regional pact
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday signed agreements in Tonga for police equipment and fisheries cooperation on a tour through the Pacific islands...
Sio heads to Fiji as NZ government faces pressure over China
Pacific Minister Aupito William Sio is set to travel to Fiji Wednesday while Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta is under increased pressure over Pacific relationships.
Sio,...
Outcry as China stops Pacific journalists questioning Wang Yi
Journalists covering the Chinese foreign minister’s tour of the Pacific say they have been blocked from filming or accessing events, and that not a...
Pacific’s delicate dance with China is fraught with danger. Australia must reclaim the floor
Opinion by Ben Bohane
China’s offering of a comprehensive security and economic pact to 10 Pacific nations shows it is confidently moving from a...
Olympic qualification at stake as bumper HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2023 schedule announ
A blockbuster schedule for the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2023 has been announced today with a full roster of teams and hosts as...
Sydney Sevens to return as 2022-23 World Rugby Sevens Series calendar is confirmed
The Sydney Sevens is set to make its long-awaited return as World Rugby announces the Sevens Series for the 2022-23 calendar.
It is slated to...
Niue:Tiny Pacific island nation declares bold plan to protect 100 percent of its ocean
The Pacific island state of Niue has announced that it will protect 100 percent of the ocean in its exclusive economic zone (EEZ), which...
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Forum SG Waqa says Pacific unity key amid growing global interest
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa says the Pacific remains united and firmly present on the global stage, as leaders continue to advance...
Pacific Islands Forum eyes pre-COP Summit to advance regional climate priorities
The Pacific Islands Forum will engage in a pre-COP leaders’ summit in 2026, as regional leaders work to ensure Pacific priorities remain central to...
Trump signs order to further restrict entry of foreign nationals to U.S, includes Tonga
U.S President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Tuesday that further restricts and limits the entry of foreign nationals to the United States, the...