Vanuatu Government demands apology over criticism of MSG DG appointment
The Vanuatu Government has condemned the Malvatumauri National Council of Chiefs over its criticism of the appointment of Dr Anna Naupa as the new...
China urges openness after Solomon Islands announces U.S Coast Guard patrol deal
China says it is ready to deepen cooperation with the Solomon Islands while calling on all countries engaging with Pacific Island nations to respect...
PM Wale wraps up Washington visit with focus on investment and development
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale has concluded a series of high-level meetings in Washington, aimed at strengthening partnerships and attracting investment to support...
Tokelau fisheries row: NZ rejects claim of increased control
Tokelau’s future access to a major Pacific fisheries revenue scheme is at the centre of a growing dispute after leaked documents raised questions about...
Naoero moves to establish Embassy in Israel, deploys scoping mission
The Naoero Government has announced plans to establish an embassy in Israel and will send a scoping mission to assess the requirements for setting...
Pacific minister says government won’t ‘dictate’ to PIF on China missile statement
Pacific Minister Pat Conroy has brushed off questions about whether the Pacific's premier regional body will issue a statement condemning China's intercontinental ballistic missile...
More joint sea patrols on cards after China missile
Australia is not ruling out stepping up joint patrols of the South China Sea following "destabilising" missile testing in the region.
Foreign Minister Penny Wong...
NZ and PNG strengthen Defence ties
New Zealand and Papua New Guinea’s Defence relationship continues to grow, with the two countries Wednesday signing an agreement to deepen cooperation and engagement,...
Pacific ICT officials meet to advance digital priorities ahead of Ministers’ talks
Senior ICT officials from across the Pacific met in Port Moresby Wednesday to finalise recommendations for ICT ministers, with discussions focusing on artificial intelligence,...
Moana Blue Pacific deadline for side event submissions extended
The Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) has extended the deadline for side event applications for the Moana Blue Pacific Pavilion at...
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Australia open to recruiting Pacific Islanders into military, Conroy says
Australia is considering expanding military recruitment from Pacific Island countries beyond Papua New Guinea but says its initial focus will be on ensuring the...
Pacific pushes for rotating seat on UN Security Council
Pacific nations are building international support for a dedicated rotating seat for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) on the United Nations Security Council, alongside...
U.S targets UN decolonisation, silence may signal acceptance
The United States has called for an end to the United Nations committee that reviews Guam’s political status, and former Guam delegate to Congress...