Pacific workers to bring families to Australia : Foreign Minister Penny Wong
Australia has announced that they will allow seasonal workers to bring their families with them to Australia and create a new pathway to 3,000...
Nomination numbers for PNG election drop
Papua New Guinea has recorded a preliminary total of 2,351 candidates at close of nomination Thursday for the 2022 National General Election, Electoral Commissioner...
Chinese foreign Minister to visit Fiji
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Australian Foreign Minister Wong takes on Beijing over climate, debt and influence
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has warned Pacific leaders a region-wide security and trade deal with Beijing could sacrifice their independence, lead to unsustainable...
“No intention” to build Solomon Islands a military base, says Chinese foreign minister
China has “no intention at all” to build a military base in the Solomon Islands, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Thursday, dismissing speculation about...
Getting out of coal and gas key to Pacific relationship
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NZ Government accused of neglecting Pacific partnerships as China’s influence grows
-The New Zealalnd government is being criticised for letting its relationships with Pacific islands drift, as China tries to boost its influence in the...
Tongan deputy PM and former PM granted stay
Tongan deputy Prime Minister Poasi Tei and former Prime Minister Pohiva Tu'i'onetoa, both Members of Parliament have each been granted a stay in the...
MSC orders inquiry into shark finning on tuna vessels in the Pacific
The Marine Stewardship Council, which certifies fisheries under its blue tick sustainability label, has ordered an independent investigation into allegations of shark finning on...
What deals is China pursuing in the Pacific and why is everyone so worried?
By Helen Livingstone
Why is everyone talking about China in the Pacific all of a sudden?
China’s ambitions in the Pacific first attracted renewed attention...
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Second PNG Media Summit elevated to regional event
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