Dragons’ De Belin puts PNG call on hold, PNG Kumuls named
St George Illawarra's Jack de Belin has delayed his call on whether to play for Papua New Guinea.
St George Illawarra's Jack de Belin won't...
‘We must protect the sanctity of our solidarity’ – as Blue Pacific Continent: Forum SG
Forum Secretary General Henry Puna says the Pacific ‘must protect the sanctity of our solidarity’ – as Blue Pacific Continent, as the interest of...
Australian Foreign minister to visit Solomon Islands
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong will visit the Solomon Islands in her third Pacific trip since being sworn in.
The trip will be the first...
Vanuatu, one of the last Covid hermit nations, to open to tourists after two years
Vanuatu, one of the last Covid hermit nations, is set to open up to international travel, but there are concerns the country is not...
Tokelau to hold self-determination referendum, but independence not likely
Tokelau's parliament has endorsed a proposal to start work on a referendum reviewing the territory's relationship with New Zealand.
The move could see a vote...
Addressing Climate Change is Safeguarding Human Rights
Opinion by Bob Loughman Weibur, Vanuatu Prime Minister
Climate change represents the single greatest threat to Pacific Islanders and the Pacific way of life,...
Time to work together for the betterment of our nation: Opinion
It has been a very busy time since my last column, with a lot going on, so for this week I thought I would...
Pacific Islands Forum should consider China security ties, Samoa PM says
China's bid to set up a security pact with Pacific Island Countries should be considered by a regional Forum, the leaders of Samoa and...
Nanaia Mahuta tells China that engagement in Pacific must advance region’s priorities
New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister has told her Chinese counterpart that Beijing's engagement in the Pacific must advance the region's priorities and support established...
New Zealand and Solomon Islands agree to develop maritime security plan
New Zealand Defence Minister Peeni Henare has revealed plans are under way to develop a maritime security plan with the Solomon Islands.
It comes amid...
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Forum struggles with missile dilemma
By Nic Maclellan in Koror, Palau
AS they gather in Palau this week for the 55th Pacific Islands Forum, regional leaders want development partners to...
Forum SG Waqa urges regional media to put Pacific voices at the centre
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific media must ensure the region’s stories are told by Pacific voices and from a Pacific perspective, Forum...
Pacific Leaders face longer agenda as geopolitical pressures mount
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific Islands Forum leaders will meet next week against a more challenging regional backdrop, with geopolitics, transnational crime, economic...