Clash over of issue of writs in PNG
Three State authorities in Papua New Guinea have clashed over the issue of writ as the country counted down to 4pm Thursday for the...
Chinese ambassador says Solomons pact no threat to Australia
A Chinese ambassador says China's engagement with South Pacific island countries poses no threat to Australia, responding to fears that Beijing will establish a...
Australian PM rejects Chinese envoy ‘no threat’ claim
Australian Scott Morrison has rejected a claim by China's ambassador that Beijing's co-operation with Pacific island nations is not a threat to Australia.
Ambassador Xiao...
Former Solomon Islands high commissioner ‘manhandled’ by Morrison’s security
A former high commissioner to the Solomon Islands has questioned whether Australia is still a free country after being “manhandled” by Scott Morrison’s security...
Pacific climate warrior wins 2022 global citizen award
Brianna Fruean, a Samoan Pacific Climate Warrior and environmental champion has been announced as a recipient of the Global Citizen Prize: Citizen Award, citing...
Solomon Islands 2023 Pacific Games unveils mascot
The Mascot for the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands has been revealed.
The winning design was officially unveiled on Thursday 12th May, 2022...
‘Cultural experience’ promised for first all-Pacific islands clash
Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika will put pride on the line and are promising a “cultural experience” when Super Rugby breaks new ground on...
Stanley Tepend appointed as PNG Kumuls coach
Stanley Tepend is the newly appointed PNG Kumuls head coach.
Assisting him as a coaching mentor will be former NRL Sharks head coach and current...
Vanuatu police crack down with arrests over ‘slander’ of MPs accused of breaking Covid lockdown
A police crackdown in Vanuatu that has seen people arrested for allegedly posting comments on social media speculating politicians were responsible for the country’s...
6.2 million PNG voters enrol: Electoral Commissioner Sinai
Papua New Guinea will witness 6.2 million voters taking the polling booths from Saturday, 09 July.
Electoral Commissioner Simon Sinai said the updated Common Roll...
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AFP sounds alarm over Pacific drug trade after 17 tonnes seized in 2026
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) says the Pacific is facing an escalating national security threat from transnational drug trafficking after 17 tonnes of illicit...
PNG highest Court rejects Nomane case over no-confidence motion
Papua New Guinea Parliament will not be recalled to debate a motion of confidence in Prime Minister James Marape.
This follows a Supreme Court ruling...
Naupa warns Australia’s Pacific security focus is hurting Vanuatu ties
A new policy brief by ni-Vanuatu researcher Anna Naupa has warned that Australia’s growing focus on security threats in the Pacific is straining relations...