All Forum Members Are Now Connected by Undersea Cables
Australia has helped achieve a major milestone for the region, with all Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) members now connected to…
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China’s Missile Test Exposes Lack of Unity Among Pacific Island Nations
Pacific island nations are facing a security challenge in responding to China’s recent missile launch near Tuvalu and keeping their…
PNG Citizens to Join Australian Military Under Landmark Defence Pact
Work has begun on setting up the process for Papua New Guineans to join the Australian Defence Force ( ADF…
Marape Denies China Pressure Over Taiwan Office Closure
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has rejected suggestions that PNG’s reaffirmation of its One China Policy was the…
Taiwan Rejects PNG Move to Shut Representative Office
Taiwan says it rejects Papua New Guinea’s decision to shut down its representative office in Port Moresby, as China welcomed…
China Hits Back at Australia-Vanuatu Security Treaty
China hit back at Australia’s new security treaty with Vanuatu, warning that bilateral agreements should not target third countries, as…
Australia Signs Landmark Vanuatu Security Deal
Australia and Vanuatu have signed a watered-down AUD$500 million security deal after months of negotiations. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and…
Mystery Vessels Tied to Detained MV Wealth Entered Noro Without Border Clearance
by Georgina Maka’a A suspected support vessel and a fast craft linked to the detained cargo ship MV Wealth entered…
COP31 Pacific Climate Envoys To Elevate Climate Change Impacts On Global Stage
The Pacific COP31 Envoys, endorsed by the Pacific Climate Change Ministers, have now been formally appointed through a joint letter…
Wale Envisions Future Where Solomon Islanders Work Their Own Land Instead of Seeking Jobs Overseas
by Charley Piringi Prime Minister Mathew Wale describes the labour mobility programs like Australia’s PALM and New Zealand’s Recognised Seasonal…