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...
Sport must drive development across Commonwealth, Secretary General tells Ministers
Commonwealth Secretary General, Shirley Botchwey has called on member countries to recognise sport as a strategic investment in development, saying it can help address...
From awe to confidence as the Fijian Drua back themselves in women’s rugby final showdown
The Fijian Drua believe the biggest change since their opening-round loss to the New South Wales (NSW) Waratahs in the 2026 Super Rugby Women’s...
China warned Pacific missile sparks ‘strong concerns’
Australia has raised its concerns with China over its nuclear-capable missile test in the South Pacific, noting many of the region's nations also shared...
Prime Ministers of Samoa and New Zealand reaffirm enduring partnership
Samoa Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Polataʻivao Fosi Schmidt, held bilateral talks with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in Wellington as part of his...
Minister Tabuya holds bilateral talks with Pacific climate envoys and Australian Minister for Climate Change
Fiji's Minister for Environment and Climate Change, Lynda Tabuya this week held a series of bilateral meetings as part of Fiji's ongoing preparations for...
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GCF approves US$250m grant for climate resilience in 14 Pacific countries
Fourteen Pacific Island countries will benefit from a US$1.06 billion regional climate programme backed by a US$250 million Green Climate Fund (GCF) grant to...
Fiji secures US$35.2m GCF grant to protect Great Sea Reef
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Fiji hosts Pacific dialogue on nuclear testing harm and justice
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