Solomons PM’s absence from memorial service was a ‘missed opportunity,’ U.S official says
The U.S deputy secretary of state said Monday the prime minister of the Solomon Islands “missed an important opportunity” by failing to attend a...
PNG Governor General invites ruling Pangu Pati to form government
Papua New Guinea Governor General Sir Bob Dadae has invited the ruling Pangu Pati to form Government in the 11th Parliament.
Pangu Pati won the...
U.S warns Pacific Isles of ‘struggle’ against coercive regimes
A top U.S diplomat warned Pacific Islands of a new struggle against violent power-hungry regimes Sunday, as she visited the Solomon Islands to mark...
FSM tells U.S and China to calm down
Seeking to referee between the world's superpowers, the Federated States of Micronesia has called on the United States and China to tone down their...
Report finds Pacific businesses enroute to build back better
The newly released PTI Pacific Business Monitor – Recovery Series Q2 2022 report has found that while the negative impact of COVID-19 on businesses...
FSM Government statement on U.S-China relations and the impact of high-level visit to Taiwan
Recently, the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) became aware of a high-level visit to Taiwan by the Speaker of the U.S...
Win for women, Peter unseats Agarobe in Central Regional race
If there is a glimmer of hope in Papua New Guinea’s violence strewn National General Elections, then it has to be the elevation of...
U.S President Joe Biden to host White House Pacific island summit
U.S President Joe Biden will host Pacific island leaders at the White House in September, a senior American diplomat said on Saturday, deepening a...
Pacific Islands solidarity is a Biden priority, U.S diplomat tells Solomons
U.S President Joe Biden sees strong ties with Pacific Island countries as a priority, Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman said in the Solomon...
PNG PM ‘can form a government’ as count goes on
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape said his party has the numbers to form a coalition government, after a national poll plagued by...
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Vanuatu takes maritime dispute with France to international arbitration
Vanuatu has launched international arbitration proceedings against France over competing maritime claims involving reefs, atolls and small islands between Vanuatu and New Caledonia.
The proceedings,...
Australia open to recruiting Pacific Islanders into military, Conroy says
Australia is considering expanding military recruitment from Pacific Island countries beyond Papua New Guinea but says its initial focus will be on ensuring the...
Pacific pushes for rotating seat on UN Security Council
Pacific nations are building international support for a dedicated rotating seat for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) on the United Nations Security Council, alongside...