Solomon Islands to likely to go for early polls
The Solomon Islands government is believed to have abandoned its plan to extend Parliament by another year, sources have revealed.
Instead, it has backed the...
Pacific to discuss Solomons-China tie-up
New Zealand expects the Solomon Islands security tie-up with China to be the subject of a special Pacific Islands Forum meeting.
Regional security and the...
Work underway to bring back Micronesia: Samoa PM
Work has already begun to reunite the Pacific Islands Forum after the Micronesian block of nations initiated moves to exit the regional body.
Speaking virtually...
Solomon Islands PM: Country will never host any military base
In his national address of late, Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare made an assurance that Solomon Islands will never be used as a...
I will win 2022 election: Fiji PM Bainimarama
Fiji's Prime Minister and FijiFirst Leader Voreqe Bainimarama has made his political intentions clear – stating emphatically that he will win the next election.
Responding...
“Worry about your atoll,” Solomon Islands Police Minister response to FSM President
Solomon Islands Opposition leader Matthew Wale has described sarcastic climate change comments by a government minister on social media as insensitive and shameful.
This followed...
Australia should blame itself for Solomon Islands’ shift to China
Opinion by Kathrin Hille
Alarm over planned security pact belies long-running problems in west’s approach to Pacific region
The anxiety caused by China’s planned security...
Wallaroos embracing Test, Queensland return with Japan, Fijiana tri-series
The Wallaroos could barely hide their excitement after fixtures against Fijiana and Japan were announced for next month.
The tri-series ends a two-year drought without...
Moana Pasifika’s ‘overwhelming’ fundraising drive sends $75,000 worth of medical supplies and equipment to Tonga
A container packed full of medical supplies and equipment is on its way to Tonga thanks to Moana Pasifika’s fundraising efforts.
Moana Pasifika’s fundraiser ‘Ofa...
U.S admiral lashes ‘concerning’ Solomon Islands security pact with China
A top American admiral has criticised a potential security pact between China and Solomon Islands, describing it as a “secret" arrangement worrying the U.S...
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Pacific workers stay silent to keep their jobs
Pacific workers who flock to Australia on temporary visas are too afraid of losing their jobs to fight for better pay and working conditions.
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Korea, Pacific Ministers deepen ties on Climate, Oceans and Development
Pacific Islands and South Korea have agreed to deepen cooperation on climate action, oceans, development finance and security following the 6th Korea–Pacific Islands Foreign...
Nobles take key roles in Tonga’s parliament as Lord Vaea elected Speaker
The Tonga Legislative Assembly has elected Lord Vaea as the new Speaker of Parliament, marking a significant moment in the kingdom’s political landscape.
The decision...