China sees Pacific islands as ‘equals’, U.S sees a ‘backyard’, claims Beijing’s former envoy
China's former ambassador to the United States claims Western countries are treating the South Pacific like their “backyard” in a throwback to the colonial...
‘All venues are ready for play’
With four days to go before the opening ceremony of the Northern Marianas Pacific Mini Games 2022, the Oleai Sports Complex was a beehive...
Coffa impressed with weightlifting venue
Oceania Weightlifting Federation secretary general and world-renowned weightlifting coach Paul Coffy is all praises for the Northern Marianas Pacific Mini Games 2022 weightlifting venue...
Australian troops in PNG for election
Australian troops have touched down in Papua New Guinea to help support the country’s national election.
The vote from 02 - 22 July is largely...
Pacific’s ability to manage own fish stocks at risk under current WTO text
The ability of Pacific Island Countries to manage their fish stocks are at risk if the World Trade Organisation (WTO) 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12)...
SPREP advocates for new and innovative financing to address loss and damage in the Pacific
The Pacific region’s call for strengthened finance to minimise Loss and Damage (L&D) associated with the adverse impacts of climate change has been amplified...
Pacific Islands voices dominate in Bonn
A point of order intervention from Pacific and other global islands voices in climate talks Germany last week has rippled round the world.
Pacific nations...
Guardian class patrol boat hand over of Te Kukupa II to Cook Islands
Australian Minister for Veteran Affairs Matt Keogh Friday handed over a Guardian class patrol boat to its Pacific neighbour and friend, the Cook Islands.
Keogh...
First female crew set course for Pacific fishing industry
Opening career pathways and providing equal opportunities for women is the focus of a world-first initiative that sees an all-female deck crew set off...
Risking Your Life for Peace
What does it take to stay calm in the crossfire?
Unaisi Vuniwaqa has witnessed terrible suffering. As the Assistant Secretary-General for Safety and Security,...
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Pacific Elders warn against external influence in regional security
Pacific Elders have warned that growing geopolitical competition is reshaping the region and have called for Pacific security to remain firmly under the control...
Australia chases next Pacific treaty after Fiji win
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is seeking to finalise a security deal with the Solomon Islands within months, off the back of a major...
PM Rabuka says Fiji’s sovereignty secure under historic Australia alliance
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says Fiji’s sovereignty remains secure under the newly signed Vuvale Union and Ocean of Peace Alliance with Australia, stressing that...