Japan to deploy missiles to island near Taiwan by 2031, says defence minister
Japan will deploy missiles to a tiny island near Taiwan within five years, its defence minister has said, in a move that is likely...
Pacific to host key COP31 Pre-Summit talks in Fiji and Tuvalu
The Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum and Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, Jeremiah Manele, has announced that the Pacific will host key lead-up...
Vanuatu tables energy, airport priorities at Hawaii Summit
Vanuatu secured limited but important discussions at the Pacific Agenda Investment, Security and Shared Prosperity Summit in Hawaii this week, with two priority projects...
EU supports Digital Media Hub in Samoa
The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries of Samoa has officially launched its first Digital Media Hub located at the Government’s TATTE Building in Apia,...
French Senate votes on New Caledonia’s future status
French Senators on Tuesday (Paris Time) endorsed a Constitutional amendment text regarding New Caledonia's future status.
Two-hundred and fifteen senators (mostly an alliance between right...
Draws announced for OFC U-19 Men’s Championship 2026
The draws for the OFC U-19 Men’s Championship 2026 and OFC U-19 Men’s Championship 2026 – Qualifying have been confirmed at the OFC Home...
U.S reaffirms long-term commitment to Pacific partnerships
The United States has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to building strong economic and security partnerships with Pacific Island countries, highlighting investment, private sector engagement...
U.S Deputy Secretary of State to visit Samoa
The United State Deputy Secretary of State, Christopher Landau is the second-highest official in Washington who will visit Samoa later this month.
Landau is already...
French Senate votes yes on New Caledonia law, but opposition grows
By Nic MacLellan
Legislation to implement a new political statute for New Caledonia has passed its first hurdle, adopted by the French Senate in a...
Japan seeks stronger defense ties with Pacific Island nations
Japan will bolster cooperation with Pacific Island countries in defense personnel exchanges, crisis response and cybersecurity as the maritime order faces increasing challenges, Defense...
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Pacific leaders converge in Fiji for key Troika talks
Pacific leaders have arrived in Suva ahead of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Troika Meeting, with Palau President Surangel S. Whipps Jr and Solomon...
Alarm sounded on radioactive risk from deep sea mining
Plucking minerals from the ocean floor risks disturbed radioactive material entering the marine food chain, an anti-deep sea mining group warns.
The Deep-Sea Mining Campaign...
Fiji Military Commander Kalouniwai given option to extend term, PM Rabuka reveals
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka revealed that the Constitutional Offices Commission had decided to offer Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) Commander Major-General Ro Jone...