China, Solomon Islands pact would set ‘concerning precedent’, United States warns
The United States has warned a proposed security pact between Solomon Islands and China may destabilise the Pacific Island nation and set a "concerning...
UBS faces 10-year ban from PNG as royal commission delivers verdict
UBS Australia could face a ten-year ban from doing business in Papua New Guinea over its role in a controversial US$1.3 billion (US$956 million)...
John Kerry says the Ocean is finally getting the attention it deserves in the Climate Change fight
By Amy Gunia
John Kerry is a lifelong ocean lover and a long-time advocate for their protection. It’s this passion which led the U.S. Special...
U.S top officials to visit Solomons, Fiji, PNG on China pact concern
White House Indo-Pacific coordinator Kurt Campbell and the U.S State Department's top official for Asia will travel this week to the Solomon Islands amid...
Solomon Islands official warns country’s leader ‘trying to cement power’ through China security pact
A policy advisor for the Opposition in the Pacific nation has spoken out against a deal with China which would allow the Communist power...
Fiji Police await AG’s advice on Russian yacht Amadea investigation
Fiji's Police Commissioner Brigadier General Sitiveni Qiliho says they are waiting on the advice of the Attorney General for the next direction in relation...
Cook Islands retrace its breadfruit roots
The Cook Islands and kuru (breadfruit) share a long and interesting history.
It was the English explorer Captain James Cook who was the first European...
Canberra’s tired old script has led to a less democratic Solomon Islands and a less secure Australia
By Celsus Irokwato Talifilu
China must be hoping that Australia persists in its “business as usual” approach to Solomon Islands.
An appeasement policy by Australia...
Kristian Woolf confirmed as Tonga Rugby League Head Coach, reborn Fifita thrives off Sharks revival
Kristian Woolf will continue to be Head Coach of Tonga’s National Rugby League team ahead of the June test match against New Zealand and...
‘Dreams come true’ for Argentina with victory in Vancouver
Argentina overcame Fiji to record a stunning victory in Vancouver and win their first HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series title in 13 years.
The Argentineans...
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Pacific Leaders’ 2050 Plan gains ground but gaps remain, Forum report shows
Pacific Islands Forum members are making progress on a long-term regional plan, but challenges remain in turning commitments into results, according to a new...
Lopsided deal: Legal analysis raises concerns over Tonga’s deep-sea mining agreement
When Pacific leaders gather to discuss the future of deep-sea mining, the conversation often centres on economic opportunity. For Tonga, that promise has come...
China-U.S competition for rare earths sparks plan to mine Pacific seabed near Guam
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