NZ PM Hipkins: Fiji joins Cyclone Gabrielle recovery efforts
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said New Zealand has accepted international help from multiple countries to support its cyclone recovery efforts, announcing that Fiji will...
Marking one year since the release of the administration’s Indo-Pacific strategy
Following the release of the Indo-Pacific Strategy in February 2022, the United States, in coordination with allies and partners, has taken historic strides to...
Papua New Guinea go down to Panama
A stunning opening goal has seen Papua New Guinea go down to Panama 2-0 in their FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Qualifier in Auckland.
The...
Fijian Drua expectations don’t change: Byrne
Most of the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua players stuck to their roles in the last two Super Rugby Pacific warm-up matches against the Rebels...
PNG MPs support constitutional review
Several members of Papua New Guinea parliament have thrown their support to change the laws that govern how the Prime Minister is being elected...
Australia, PNG on track to ink security deal
Australia and Papua New Guinea are on track to increase defence co-operation and sign a new security agreement by April.
The foreign ministers are co-chairing...
Visa lottery to offer 3000 Pacific workers Australian residency
Australia will launch a lottery to bring 3000 foreign workers into the country every year under a new law to be proposed that adapts...
Pacific Islanders and leaders welcome new Australia visa lottery scheme
Standing just off the dusty main street of Solomon Islands' capital Honiara, 22-year-old Tiphany Maena is about to set off on a new adventure.
Next...
Home Affairs Ministry to undertake a major Fiji defence review
Fiji's Ministry of Home Affairs will soon be undertaking a defence review.
Minister responsible, Pio Tikoduadua said they have discussed the initiative with Prime Minister...
21st Micronesian Presidents’ Summit paddles together for stronger Micronesia
On 13 February 2023, the government of the Federated States of Micronesia hosted the 21st Micronesian Presidents’ Summit or MPS in Palikir.
Operating under the...
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Naoero opens embassy in Jerusalem, drawing regional and international condemnation
Naoero has opened an embassy in Jerusalem, becoming the ninth country to establish its diplomatic mission in the city and drawing condemnation from Jordan...
11 years on, Pacific Meteorological leaders revisit Nuku’alofa declaration
The Pacific Meteorological Council (PMC) is meeting today in Tonga to revisit commitments first made more than a decade ago.
The meeting comes 11 years...
Sea level rise is locked in, UN overshoot pathway too late for the Pacific
By Elenoa Masi
The United Nations has suggested a pathway to manage global warming, which is now predicted to breach the 1.5 degrees target in...