U.S seeks to increase security cooperation with Papua New Guinea
The United States wants to expand security cooperation with the Pacific island nation of Papua New Guinea, a U.S official said on Tuesday, amid...
PM Bainimarama reaffirms Fiji’s commitment to work with Australia
Fijian Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama Tuesday received a courtesy call from Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, David Hurley.
Prime Minister Bainimarama said that Fiji...
U.S to launch strategic dialogue with Solomon Islands to counter Chinese outreach
The United States will launch a high-level strategic dialogue with Solomon Islands in September to address mutual security concerns and enhance cooperation in public...
Speculation that China will build military base in Solomon Islands is pure disinformation: FM
The speculation that China will build a military base in the Solomon Islands is pure disinformation fabricated by a handful of people who harbor...
UBS PNG loan: Cabinet Minister Kerenga Kua tells Australia to ‘walk the talk’
A Papua New Guinea cabinet minister has called on the Australian government to take the findings of a royal commission into the 2014 UBS...
Pacific must hear our voices, but we must listen to theirs
Opinion by Jemima Garrett
For many who watched as China expanded its influence in the Pacific, the Labor announcement of an $8 million (US$5.7 million)...
Fijian Drua boss hopes for late rush as ticket sales for Highlanders game in Fiji prove sluggish
The Fijian Drua have sold less than 5000 tickets for their historic first home game in Super Rugby against the Highlanders on Saturday, and...
The Drua Journey- casting into the Super Rugby
Rugby fans in Fiji and beyond will get the chance to hear about the journey of the Fijian Drua from a bright idea to...
U.S won’t rule out military action if China establishes base in Solomon Islands
One of the most senior U.S officials in the Pacific has refused to rule out military action against Solomon Islands if it were to...
PNG Governor General to seek advice on election date change
Papua New Guinea Governor General Sir Bob Dadae is expected to announce if the 2022 National General Election will proceed as scheduled or deferred...
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Pacific must defeat corruption to prosper
A regional academic has warned that the Pacific cannot achieve peace or prosperity unless it confronts corruption head-on, calling it a “tapeworm” quietly draining...
World Bank warns of rising costs as Middle East conflict hits global markets
The World Bank Group says the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is already driving up global costs and disrupting supply chains, with developing...
Foreign crew charged after Australian police say ‘smuggling hides’ used in cocaine plot
Australian Police have charged six crew members of the high-profile MV Raider vessel with drug smuggling, saying they attempted to bring one tonne of...