US$300 million yacht of sanctioned Russian Oligarch seized by Fiji at request of U.S
Fijian law enforcement executed a seizure warrant freezing the Motor Yacht Amadea (the Amadea), a 348-foot luxury vessel owned by sanctioned Russian oligarch Suleiman...
Solomon Islands MPs to explain election deferment to constituents
All Members of Solomon Islands Parliament are expected to visit their constituencies to explain to their voters’ government’s intention to extend the current life...
Australian climate summit could win back Pacific
Australia could rebuild ties with the Pacific by co-hosting international climate talks in 2024 with its smaller and most vulnerable neighbours.
A report issued by...
‘The Pacific can’t survive if richest corporations and governments continue to put profits over people and planet’
Vanuatu Prime Minister Bob Loughman has warned that the survival of the Pacific is in peril if the world's biggest polluters continue to put...
Labor foreign affairs spokeswoman Penny Wong hints at Solomons strategy
Australian Labor foreign affairs spokeswoman Penny Wong has hinted at how she would handle the deteriorating relationship with the Solomon Islandsif Labor wins government.
Responding...
Seruvakula names Fijiana 15s side against Wallaroos
Fijiana 15s head coach Senirusi Seruvakula has made several changes to his side to face the Australian Wallaroos at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane tonight.
Sereima...
Global and Pacific Civil Society comes together to back Vanuatu Government Climate campaign
A global alliance of civil society groups, representing over 1500 civil society organisations in 130 countries, has launched today to support a powerful new...
Loss and Damage high on the Pacific list for climate change meetings in June
When it comes to climate change negotiations, Loss and Damage is one Pacific priority issue that has been on the table for many years.
Loss...
New Zealand foreign minister blames ‘relationship failure’ for China-Solomons security deal
The shock over China’s security deal with Solomon Islands is evidence of “a relationship failure” , New Zealand’s foreign affairs minister has said, confirming...
PNG liquor ban for three months during election period
Papua New Guinea Police Minister William Onglo plans a three-month liquor ban to be imposed during the election period from 12 May to 29...
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China expands Policing footprint in Pacific as influence grows
China is expanding its policing footprint across the Pacific, moving from basic training support to more operational involvement in several island countries, raising the...
Tuvalu boosts Maritime Security with new Patrol vessel from Japan, UNODC
Tuvalu has strengthened its ability to police its waters and protect its resources following the handover of a new inshore patrol vessel at Funafuti...
Cyclones threaten Fiji, Solomon Islands, PNG, even NZ
Twin tropical cyclones are ravaging Melanesia, with Maila stirring up trouble in the Solomon Sea and Vaianu darting across the South Pacific.
Both are category...