Top Australian diplomat visits Solomons to address security concern
Australia's foreign minister landed Friday in Solomon Islands to address relations frayed by the Pacific nation's cosy ties and recent security pact with China.
It...
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Two weeks of climate talks in Germany have ended in acrimony between rich and poor countries over cash for climate damage.
Developing countries say they...
CHOGM 2022: Rwanda ready to welcome the world
Excitement is high in the capital Kigali as the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2022 draws closer, with just a few days left...
The economic opportunity as Fiji recovers
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Of all the economies impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Fiji was among the hardest hit.
The tourism market, which accounts...
Pacific a priority as Mahuta meets Australian foreign minister
Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong said Australia has work to do “as a member of the Pacific family”.
Wong met with New Zealand's Foreign...
U.S Navy pledges climate support
The U.S Navy has pledged to support Pacific island nations, including Fiji, in the battle against climate change.
Its civilian Head Secretary, Carlos Del Toro,...
U.S to launch multilateral initiative to engage with Pacific islands
The United States plans to launch an initiative next week to step up engagement with the Pacific islands by working with like-minded countries, White...
Vanuatu Opposition to boycott special Parliament sitting again today
Vanuatu leader of Opposition, Ralph Regenvanu, said the Members of Parliament (MPs) from the Opposition bloc will boycott the special parliament sitting again today.
“We...
This year’s Pacific elections marginalise and isolate too many
As 2022 national polls unfold, it is evident that a global decline in democracy is disadvantaging the most vulnerable.
By Mere Nailatikau
Election season is...
New Zealand and Australia agree the Pacific is now a ‘contested’ space
A grim sign for the Pacific has been issued as Australia and New Zealand made a decision following China’s security deal with the Solomon...
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