PNG deputy PM Samuel Basil killed in road accident
Papua New Guinea deputy Prime Minister and Member for Bulolo Open, Samuel Basil has passed away from a freak car accident at Wau-Bulolo Highway...
China’s co-operation with Pacific ‘no threat’ to Australia: envoy
Beijing’s growing co-operation with the South Pacific is not a threat to Australia’s security, China’s local ambassador says, amid regional alarm a security pact...
NZ foreign Minister Mahuta expresses interest in travelling to Pacific as reports suggest Chinese Foreign Minister heading to Solomon Islands
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PIF stands ready to work with Solomon Islands on security matters
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Solomons PM dismisses concerns over China maritime deal
Solomon Islands' prime minister dismissed criticism of a new maritime investment deal with China on Wednesday, saying there was nothing "sinister" in the draft...
Resetting Australia’s relationship with the Pacific – three ideas
Listen, for a start. Getting down to granular, person-to-person engagement is needed for effective regional diplomacy.
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PNG reviews its anti-corruption work
UNODC, the guardian of the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC), is facilitating a three-day country visit to Papua New Guinea (PNG) this week to...
Samoa Supreme Court orders Speaker to swear-in three women MPs
Samoa Supreme Court has ordered the Speaker of the House to administer the Oath of Allegiance for three additional women Members of Parliament in...
Vanuatu’s push for legal protection from climate change wins’ crucial support
Vanuatu’s push for the international court of justice to protect vulnerable nations from climate change has received the backing of 1,500 civil society organisations...
Economic security will strengthen Palau-Japan partnership- Whipps
As one of the Indo-Pacific partners of Japan, Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr said the partnership should also include strengthening of economic security.
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