Solomon Islands PM Manele meets with PNG Governor-General
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele paid a courtesy call on Papua New Guinea’s Governor-General Grand Chief Sir Bob Dadae at Government House Thursday,...
Winston Peters says China “too clever by half” in PIF row
New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says China has been “too clever by half” in response to a statement from Beijing denying any...
Sāmoa 2025 general elections: A key vote for FAST, HRPP and the rise of Fiamē’s SUP
By Renate Rivers
On 29 August, Sāmoans will go to the polls to elect their parliamentary representatives for the next five-year term.
This guide provides an...
Clash with Sāmoa looms as ’Ikale Tahi aim for historic Pacific Nations Cup victory
The ‘Ikale Tahi are entering the Pacific Nations Cup at a crucial time, with players and coaches stressing that unity, culture, and faith must...
Transparency Solomon Islands welcomes move to defer Forum dialogue
As the country approaches the dates when it will host the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meeting, Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) has welcomed the...
New U.S sanctions ‘a flagrant attack’ on judicial independence: ICC
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has strongly rejected new sanctions announced by the United States on Wednesday against four more of its personnel in...
Our resolve strengthened despite Plastic treaty setback: AOSIS
The Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) has expressed deep concern and disappointment that the plastics treaty negotiations have failed to deliver the binding...
Pacific nations make passionate plea amid climate fears
Pacific leaders have made a passionate plea for help as climate change threatens some of the world’s smallest nations.
Countries on the climate crisis...
Solomon Islands ready to welcome Pacific Leaders for PIF: Beck
Co-Chair of the National Organising Committee, Colin Beck says Solomon Islands is entering a “historic chapter” as it prepares to welcome regional leaders for...
Pacific SIDS push for funding access in High-Seas Biodiversity Treaty talks
Pacific small island developing States have called for clear funding guarantees to ensure their full participation in the new high-seas biodiversity treaty.
Speaking on...
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EU backs PNG trade reforms, flags customs, tax and investment concerns at WTO review
The European Union has welcomed Papua New Guinea’s trade reform efforts while urging further action on customs procedures, fiscal transparency and digital trade systems...
Winston Peters vows to change ‘disgraceful’ NZ visa rule, but the coalition’s not sure
NZ First leader Winston Peters is promising to make it easier for people to visit New Zealand from the Pacific, but his coalition partner...
PNG getting more ‘corrupt’, says TIPNG
Papua New Guinea’s democracy is at risk, as the country is rated among the top 30 corrupt nations in the world, as it prepares...