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Tuvalu PM condemns China's missile test, uges powers to keep Pacific free of Military threats

Fiji, July 9 -- Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Penitala Teo has condemned China's recent launch of a nuclear-capable ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean, saying it goes against the region's long-st... Read More


Australia, Solomon Islands begin talks on comprehensive treaty as Albanese announces education package

Fiji, July 8 -- Australia and Solomon Islands will begin negotiations on a new comprehensive treaty, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirming discussions are already underway following talks wi... Read More


Forum Chair Wale protests China's missile test in the Pacific

Fiji, July 8 -- Forum Chair and Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale has lodged a strong protest over China's ballistic missile test in the Pacific, saying it was "not something a friend does" ... Read More


Pacific Elders warn against external influence in regional security

Fiji, July 7 -- Pacific Elders have warned that growing geopolitical competition is reshaping the region and have called for Pacific security to remain firmly under the control of Pacific leaders, say... Read More


PM Rabuka says Fiji's sovereignty secure under historic Australia alliance

Fiji, July 7 -- Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says Fiji's sovereignty remains secure under the newly signed Vuvale Union and Ocean of Peace Alliance with Australia, stressing that the partnership is ... Read More


Historic Vuvale Union strengthens Fiji-Australia security partnership

Fiji, July 7 -- Australia and Fiji have signed two landmark treaties that elevate their bilateral relationship into a new strategic partnership, with Prime Ministers Sitiveni Rabuka and Anthony Albane... Read More


Opa takes Commerce as Daki loses portfolio but stays in PNG Cabinet

Fiji, July 6 -- Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has stripped the Commerce and Industry portfolio from Win Bakri Daki, appointing Finance Minister Thomas Opa to take over the ministry whil... Read More


Rewa Chief says Fiji's military immunity call challenges government to deliver accountability

Fiji, July 3 -- Rewa Chief Ro Naulu Mataitini has described the Republic of Fiji Military Forces' (RFMF) call to remove constitutional immunity protections as "Fiji's most courageous act of statesmans... Read More


SG Waqa backs Forum Chair, calls for unity to drive Pacific agenda

Fiji, July 3 -- Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Secretary General Baron Waqa has reaffirmed the Forum's commitment to supporting new Chair, Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale, saying unity, servi... Read More


Taiwan, Marshall Islands deepen economic and diplomatic partnership, says President Lai

Fiji, July 3 -- Taiwan President Lai Ching-te says Taiwan will continue to deepen cooperation with the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) to strengthen economic resilience and expand bilateral tie... Read More