Palau says partnership with the U.S makes it safer as tensions grow

Fiji, April 15 -- Palau's President says his country is safer, not more at risk, because of its close ties with the United States. Speaking on PMN during his first official visit to New Zealand, Sura... Read More

Solomon Islands PM Manele to appeal High Court ruling on No - confidence process

Fiji, April 15 -- Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has ordered an appeal to the Court of Appeal following a High Court decision Tuesday on the convening of Parliament and a motion of no ... Read More

Kiribati pushes for real climate action, targets COP31

Fiji, April 14 -- Kiribati Women Minister Ruth Cross Kwansing says Pacific leaders are shifting from talk to action as the region prepares for the next global climate talks, warning the focus must be ... Read More

Tuvalu declares State of Emergency over power, fuel risks

Fiji, April 14 -- The Government of Tuvalu has declared a State of Public Emergency for Funafuti, warning that unstable electricity systems and fuel supply risks are threatening essential services nat... Read More

Fiji Military warns of firm action after security threats

Fiji, April 14 -- The Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) says it has launched joint security operations with the Fiji Police Force following attempts to undermine security, warning that any threa... Read More

Playing legislative catch-up: Drug law reform in the Pacific

Fiji, April 14 -- Drug trafficking is expanding rapidly across the Pacific. Countries that were once primarily transit points have experienced a surge in domestic consumption, with some also emerging ... Read More

Solomon Islands MP Kenilorea challenges Governor General, defends court move

Fiji, April 13 -- Solomon Islands MP Peter Kenilorea says history and the Constitution are on the side of the 28 MPs challenging the Governor-General's refusal to convene Parliament, declaring: "We ha... Read More

Kiribati secures UN Women's seat in historic vote, Minister hails 'miracle' win

Fiji, April 10 -- Kiribati has won a seat on a key United Nations body for the first time, with Minister of Women, Youth, Sport and Social Affairs Ruth Cross Kwansing calling the result a "miracle" af... Read More

IMF warns Samoa reforms could undermine Central Bank independence

Fiji, April 10 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised concerns that proposed changes to Samoa's central banking law could weaken safeguards and open the door to political influence over t... Read More

Concerns over voter access raised as New Caledonia's municipal elections highlight turnout gaps

Fiji, April 9 -- Concerns over voter access and representation have emerged following municipal elections in New Caledonia, as second-round results confirmed a widening political divide between urban ... Read More

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