Tonga’s deputy prime minister ousted after bribery ruling
Tonga's Deputy Prime Minister Poasi Tei has become the third cabinet minister in a space of a week to lose his Parliamentary seat following...
State funeral for late PNG deputy PM, Party vows to continue legacy
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape said the tragic death of his deputy Sam Basil is a big loss to his family, people...
World ‘at a crossroads’ as droughts increase nearly a third in a generation
Humanity is “at a crossroads” when it comes to managing drought and accelerating ways of slowing it down must happen “urgently, using every tool...
Vanuatu president warns against ‘dictatorship’ if Justice Ministry is abolished
Vanuatu's outgoing president, Obed Moses Tallis, has urged the government not to abolish the ministry of justice, warning of a “dictatorial system”.
His opening speech...
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...
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Pacific Economic Ministers remain cautious on Iran-U.S deal as fuel price uncertainty persists
Pacific countries are not placing significant confidence in the emerging Iran-United States agreement and will continue preparing for fuel market volatility as uncertainty in...
Forum expands effort to tackle Correspondent Banking challenges across Pacific
Forum Secretary General, Baron Divavesi Waqa says the Pacific’s Correspondent Banking Relationship (CBR) office is now fully established and working to address banking challenges...
Pacific Private sector warns Ministers of rising costs as fuel crisis dominates talks
Rising energy costs and the impact of the Middle East fuel crisis dominated discussions between Pacific finance ministers and private sector leaders during a...