Australia rejects claim its security forces in Solomon Islands were told not to protect Chinese-built buildings
Australia has refuted claims that Australian security forces deployed to Solomon Islands’ capital Honiara to quell last November’s riots were instructed not to protect...
Jacinda Ardern questions motive for China-Solomons security pact
Jacinda Ardern, the New Zealand prime minister, has spoken of Beijing’s “growing assertiveness” in the Pacific region as she challenged the motive for a...
Japan cabinet secretary says Solomon Islands-China pact may have impact on region
China's security agreement with the Solomon Islands may affect security for the region and is a probable topic for discussions between the leaders of...
A decade of Solomons blunders rolled out the red carpet for Xi Jinping
By Kevin Rudd
First, Australia must fully redress the punitive Pacific aid cuts imposed since 2013. Morrison’s current strategy is to deny these cuts...
FIjiana Drua, NSW Waratahs confirm sides for Super W Grand Final
The Fijian Drua and NSW Waratahs have confirmed their sides for the Super W Grand Final.
The match will be played as part of Super...
‘We can’t stop talking about them’: Fijian Drua revolutionise women’s rugby in Australia
When Captain Cook spent time in Fiji in 1774, he and his crew were astounded by the “drua” – double-hulled boats that were then...
Australian Defence Minister Dutton warns China will expand its presence in Pacific after Solomon Islands pact
Australian Defence Minister Peter Dutton is warning China will not waste any time expanding its presence in the South Pacific, after signing its controversial...
Australia must ‘change the way it talks’ to Pacific Islands
Melanesian News Network Editor Dorothy Wickham says Australia must start “changing the way it talks” to the Pacific Islands.
It comes as Chinese ships and...
FSM President Panuelo announces proposed Compact of Free Association package
Federated States of Micronesia President, David Panuelo, has concluded in depth discussions with U.S Special Presidential envoy for Compact negotiations, Joseph Yun and Jake...
No caretaker government in PNG: Barker
There is no provision in law or in the Constitution for a caretaker government to be formed after Parliament is dissolved for a general...
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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...