PNG caretaker PM Marape wins Tari-Pori Open seat for the third time
Papua New Guinea caretaker Prime Minister James Marape becomes the first candidate to be declared in the 2022 National General Election.
Marape was officially declared...
Labor faces major climate test, under pressure from the Pacific
Vanuatu’s special envoy on climate change for the Pacific has told Australia to back his country’s push to tie climate change inaction to the...
Forum Secretary General opens Media Masterclass
By Matai'a Lanuola Tusani T - Ah Tong
The Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General, Henry Puna officially welcomed Pacific journalists on Sunday attending the...
Cop that! Preparing for climate talks in Egypt – and the Pacific?
By Nic Maclellan
As leaders gather in Suva for the 51st Pacific Islands Forum, island nations are also gearing up for the next round...
Pacific strength lies in solidarity: Koya
Like all families, we sometimes go through a rough patch but our strength lies in our resolve to work together as one Blue Pacific...
Australian and NZ invitation for co-hosted COP with Pacific must be matched by support for ICJ advisory opinion bid
The invitation from Australia and New Zealand for Pacific Island nations to be part of a joint bid to host a future UN climate...
Expanded, empowered PIF could lock in Pacific security
By Anna Powles, Massey University and Joanne Wallis, University of Adelaide in Palmerston North
Amid global political turbulence, the Pacific is a region whose...
Former Pacific leaders group urges Australia to increase 43 percent emissions cut
Former Pacific leaders have called for “urgent actions” to reduce global carbon emissions, including a commitment to no new coal or gas projects as...
Thousands miss out in PNG polls as leaders demand explanation
Thousands of voters have missed out in the polls igniting angry leaders to call on Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape and Electoral...
Flying Fijians coach Vern Cotter rings some changes for the match against Australia A
Flying Fijians Head Coach Vern Cotter has reshuffled 11 players in his 23-member squad for their World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup match number two...
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Australia and Fiji upgrade relationship with alliance
Australia and Fiji have sealed a new defence alliance, marking a major diplomatic win for Anthony Albanese against China for influence in the Pacific.
The...
El Niño forecast to intensify, increasing likelihood of extreme weather
More blistering heatwaves and other weather extremes are becoming increasingly likely across the world now and in coming months, linked to strengthening El Niño...
Australian PM Albanese receives traditional welcome ahead of treaty
Australia is set to sign an alliance with Fiji in a major diplomatic win over China.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was given a traditional welcome...