Papua New Guinea wants security treaty with Australia -defence minister Marles
Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles said on Wednesday Papua New Guinea had proposed a security treaty between both countries amid increasing tensions in the...
Australia assures PNG citizens on visa issue, position in the region is critical to regional security
Australia has acknowledged the concern raised by Papua New Guineans about the challenges in processes to obtain an Australian visa.
Australian Foreign Minister Senator Penny...
Nauru Parliament dissolved
The Nauru Parliament has been dissolved and election to be held on on 24 September.
“By virtue of the powers in that behalf vested in...
Deadline soon for American Samoa election candidates
The deadline for candidates intending to run in the November general elections in American Samoa for the filing of nominating petitions is 01 September.
The...
Japan-Fiji foreign ministers’ telephone talk
Japan’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Hayashi Yoshimasa Wednesday held a telephone talk with Fijian Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Voreqe Bainimarama.
Minister Hayashi...
Fiji PM Bainimarama urges Fijiana 7s team to do their best in the upcoming sevens tournament
Fijian Prime Minister and President of the Fiji Rugby Union, Voreqe Bainimarama has urged the Fijiana Women's Rugby Sevens Team to play to the...
Fiji Government commits another $3m to Fijian Drua
The Fijian Drua’s journey into the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season received a major boost Wednesday with the Fijian government’s commitment of another $3...
Government must review electoral process: PNG Governor General
Papua New Guinea Governor General, Sir Bob Dadae, has made a strong appeal to the National Government to reform the electoral process before the...
Forum Deputy SG Manoni opens Regional Climate Security Dialogue
Climate change is the single greatest threat to the livelihoods, security and wellbeing of the peoples of the Pacific, says Forum Deputy Secretary General...
PNG Foreign Minister reveals plans for security agreement with Australia and potentially NZ
Papua New Guinea's new Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko has revealed his country is moving to negotiate a security treaty with Australia — and potentially...
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Rewa Chief says Fiji’s military immunity call challenges government to deliver accountability
Rewa Chief Ro Naulu Mataitini has described the Republic of Fiji Military Forces’ (RFMF) call to remove constitutional immunity protections as “Fiji's most courageous...
25th Forum Fisheries Committee Ministerial Meeting concludes in Wellington
The 25th Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC) Ministerial Meeting and the 7th Regional Fisheries Ministers Meeting (RFMM) concluded on 02 July 2026 with a Ministerial...
Fiji Military backs end to constitutional immunity: Commander Kalouniwai
The Republic of the Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) has backed ending constitutional immunity provisions, saying accountability is essential for lasting peace and constitutional reform.
In...