The Solomon Islands deal with China isn’t about security – and it will hurt the Pacific
By Mathew Wale
The proposed security deal between Solomon Islands and China may appear to be all about security, but it is in fact...
To protect vast area of Pacific Ocean from seabed mining, International body should strengthen rules
By Megan Jungwiwattanaporn
KINGSTON, 31 MARCH 2022 (PEW TRUST) --- Seabed mining operations are likely to have impacts beyond the area of a specific...
New Zealand beat Solomon Islands 5-0 to win Oceania Qualifiers
New Zealand have won the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Oceania Qualifiers after a Bill Tuiloma brace and goals from Joe Bell, Chris Wood...
Fijian Drua squad named
Fijian Drua Head Coach Mick Byrne has announced his line-up for Friday’s Round 7 home match vs NSW Waratahs at Cbus Super Stadium on...
Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat committed to bringing Micronesia back on board
The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat is looking at building more consensus and cohesion around its processes in the hopes of appeasing member countries.
The assessment...
FijiFirst will win 2022 General Election says PM Bainimarama, People’s time ‘coming’: Opposition
The FijiFirst Government will win the 2022 General Election.
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama did not mince his words on Sunday when he made the declaration...
New Zealand giving ‘green light’ to sea bed mining in ungoverned Pacific waters
The New Zealand Government is being accused of taking a weak stance at an international meeting to finalise the rules for mining the deep...
NZ pledges paediatric Pfizer vaccines for Fiji
50,000 doses of pediatric Pfizer vaccines will be provided to Fiji with the support from the New Zealand government.
At the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat,...
Marshall Islands breaks away from Micronesian bloc to back Puna for top Forum job
The Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum, Henry Puna, has been given a lifeline after the Marshall Islands broke ranks from the Micronesian...
Marshall Islands considers ‘expelling’ Russian ships on registry, as complex yacht ownership schemes face scrutiny
The Marshall Islands may expel Russian yachts and boats on sanctions lists from its ship registry as a response to the war with Ukraine.
“We...
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Pacific shipping lifeline faces crisis as experts push wind-powered transition
For many Pacific Island communities, a delayed ship does not just mean inconvenience. It can mean empty store shelves, fuel shortages and isolation.
“Shipping is...
Timor-Leste is vulnerable to ‘infiltration by foreign organised crime’, President José Ramos-Horta says
Timor-Leste is vulnerable to “infiltration by foreign organised crime”, the country’s president, José Ramos-Horta, has warned.
His comments come as Australian federal police (AFP) confirmed...
Fiji Climate Change Minister set key priorities to accelerate Pacific climate action
“1.5 is not negotiable and is a red line grounded in science and in our lived reality.”
This was the strong reminder from Fiji's Minister...