Pacific Elders Voice: Statement on Climate Security
The Pacific Elders’ Voice reiterates that the primary security threat to the Pacific is climate change. This fact is clearly articulated in the Boe...
Solomons PM could use Chinese police to stay in power, key provincial adviser fears
A key adviser to the premier of the most populous province in Solomon Islands has expressed concern that the China-Solomons security deal could enable...
Australia’s foreign minister denounces China’s ‘secret’ security deal with Solomon Islands
Australian foreign affairs minister Marise Payne has denounced the “secret” terms of China’s security deal with Solomon Islands, while insisting “no document signed and...
Japan’s top diplomat to visit Fiji, Palau next month
Japan's Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi will visit two Central Asian countries, Mongolia and two Pacific island nations, the Japanese government said Thursday, as Tokyo...
Tuvalu PM meets Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong
Tuvalu Prime Minister Kausea Natano met Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong for the first time on Thursday at the Istana, where they reaffirmed the...
Leaked documents reveal Chinese company’s aviation plans for Solomons to become a ‘regional hub’
One of China's largest defence and aerospace companies promised to upgrade almost three dozen airstrips in Solomon Islands as part of an ambitious plan...
Felled by its own Failures – How Australia’s inaction to reform logging in the Solomon Islands has let China in
By William Kadi and DIrk Heinz
We have watched these past few weeks as the evolving situation surrounding the Solomon Islands/China security pact has unfolded....
Rebels ready for physical Pasifika
The Melbourne Rebels are preparing for a physical encounter with Moana Pasifika, looking to keep their finals dream alive.
The Rebels enter Saturday's clash with...
Fijian Drua team named, Fiji government committed $3 million
Fijian Drua Head Coach Mick Byrne has announced his line-up for the historic first homecoming match at ANZ Stadium Suva, as the men from...
Vaccinations vital as COVID cripples Pacific countries
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies are increasingly concerned for more than 1 million people in Pacific nations as they...
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Nauru Parliament backs move to rename nation as Naoero
The Parliament of Nauru has unanimously approved a constitutional amendment to officially rename the country as Naoero, marking a major step toward recognising the...
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Steven Victor, the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Environment for Palau, shared insights into the country’s successful implementation of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and...