カテゴリー: South Pacific
Eleven Pacific countries are part of the Commonwealth, though many have become young republics in the last few decadesGeorge Mackenzie was in first grade at Koloale primary school in Honiara when Queen Elizabeth first visited Solomon Islands in 1974.“…
Opposition leader says dissolution, staged to prevent a no-confidence vote against Bob Loughman, will be challenged in courtVanuatu’s president dissolved its parliament on Thursday, the state broadcaster VBTC reported, after an attempt by some politici…
The vessel, which burst into flames while delivering fuel in mangrove-rich South West Bay on Malekula Island, has been salvagedA fuel transport barge that burst into flames off a Vanuatu island is being towed to port, with salvage operators saying it d…
Pacific islands urge new Labor government to support push for international court of justice to issue climate advisory opinionAustralia’s new Labor government has been called on to prove its commitment to climate action and support for Pacific countrie…
Vanuatu is leading a campaign to have the international court of justice issue an opinion on climate change – which could have huge legal ramificationsDuring their final year at law school, Solomon Yeo and his classmates set their minds to saving the w…
The tourism-dependent Pacific country will reopen with almost no restrictions in July, though there are concerns about lack of airline dealsVanuatu, one of the last Covid hermit nations, is set to open up to international travel, but there are concerns…
Exclusive: Collin Beck, who is believed to have been involved in negotiating the pact, offers most comprehensive defence yet of the controversial dealThe controversial security deal struck between Solomon Islands and China that caught the western world…
Foreign minister uses speech in Fiji to declare ‘this is a different Australian government’ that will act responsibly on climate changeFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our free news app; get our morning email briefingThe ne…
Prime minister says ‘the Pacific is our home’ as Beijing plans a regional security pact with almost a dozen island nationsJacinda Ardern says New Zealand is “ready to respond” to security needs in the Pacific, after it emerged China is planning a Pacif…
At least four people have been arrested and face charges of cyber stalking, cyber slander and cyber libel for Facebook commentsA police crackdown in Vanuatu that has seen people arrested for allegedly posting comments on social media speculating politi…
1,500 civil society groups from 130 countries back Vanuatu’s move to seek protection from the international court of justiceVanuatu’s push for the international court of justice to protect vulnerable nations from climate change has received the backing…
Nanaia Mahuta confirms ‘unwelcome and unnecessary’ deal came as a surprise to New Zealand and Australia, saying the Solomons must provide transparencyThe shock over China’s security deal with Solomon Islands is evidence of “a relationship failure” , Ne…
Pacific leaders have broadly lambasted the Russian assault, but some countries have resisted outright condemnation of the superpowerSome Pacific island nations have been left walking a geopolitical tightrope in their response to the war in Ukraine, as …
The inquiry comes after Vanuatu seasonal workers made allegations of bullying and exploitative working conditions in the Australian schemeThe Vanuatu government has launched an inquiry into the country’s labour mobility programs, including the seasonal…
Twenty-three sailors on HMAS Adelaide test positive as Peter Dutton says boat will be kept at sea to ensure no threat to the Pacific nationFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our free news app; get our morning email briefingTh…