Australia’s foreign minister denounces China’s ‘secret’ security deal with Solomon Islands
Australian foreign affairs minister Marise Payne has denounced the “secret” terms of China’s security deal with Solomon Islands, while insisting “no document signed and...
Japan’s top diplomat to visit Fiji, Palau next month
Japan's Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi will visit two Central Asian countries, Mongolia and two Pacific island nations, the Japanese government said Thursday, as Tokyo...
Tuvalu PM meets Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong
Tuvalu Prime Minister Kausea Natano met Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong for the first time on Thursday at the Istana, where they reaffirmed the...
Leaked documents reveal Chinese company’s aviation plans for Solomons to become a ‘regional hub’
One of China's largest defence and aerospace companies promised to upgrade almost three dozen airstrips in Solomon Islands as part of an ambitious plan...
Felled by its own Failures – How Australia’s inaction to reform logging in the Solomon Islands has let China in
By William Kadi and DIrk Heinz
We have watched these past few weeks as the evolving situation surrounding the Solomon Islands/China security pact has unfolded....
Rebels ready for physical Pasifika
The Melbourne Rebels are preparing for a physical encounter with Moana Pasifika, looking to keep their finals dream alive.
The Rebels enter Saturday's clash with...
Fijian Drua team named, Fiji government committed $3 million
Fijian Drua Head Coach Mick Byrne has announced his line-up for the historic first homecoming match at ANZ Stadium Suva, as the men from...
Vaccinations vital as COVID cripples Pacific countries
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies are increasingly concerned for more than 1 million people in Pacific nations as they...
Freesoul Ltd fined $1 million by Fiji High Court for undertaking unauthorised developments at Malolo Island
Freesoul Real Estate Development Limited has been fined $1million (US$500,000) by Fiji’s High Court in Suva for two counts of undertaking unauthorised developments at...
Australia doesn’t want its forces operating alongside ‘ruthless’ Chinese in Solomons
Australia will resist sending soldiers and police to Solomon Islands if they are forced to operate alongside Chinese security personnel as concern grows that...
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Vanuatu Parliament to debate no-confidence motion against PM Napat Friday
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Australian diplomacy must be principled, agile and proactive: DFAT Secretary Adams
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