Pacific Region • Solomon Islands'Change is coming': Matthew Wale becomes Solomons PM after tight parliamentary voteThe 57-year-old longtime opposition leader has taken power in Honiara after a close secret ballot, promising reform at a time of growing geopolitical pressure in the Pacific.Christine RovoiFri, 15 May
Pacific Region • NauruNauru MPs approve name change to Naoero ahead of referendumParliament has backed a plan to rename the country with a national referendum now required to finalise the change.PMN NewsWed, 13 May
Pacific Region • FijiFiji army chief says military must take responsibility after man's death in custody Commander Major General Ro Jone Kalouniwai says accountability must be upheld following the death of Jone Vakarisi in military custody.Christine RovoiMon, 11 May
Pacific Region • Fiji • AustraliaPacific security shift: Aotearoa and Australia influence grows as Fiji treaty talks advanceA Pacific expert says both nations are deepening their reach in the region through security, sport, and diplomacy while civil groups urge security must reflect everyday needs like climate, health, and livelihoods.Christine RovoiFri, 08 May
Pacific Region • Solomon Islands'Watch your back': Ousted Solomons Prime Minister warns rivalsJeremiah Manele’s time as PM ended on Thursday: a no-confidence vote in Honiara hands power to a coalition and the nation into political uncertainty.Christine RovoiThu, 07 May
Pacific Region • Solomon Islands'Show us the reasons': Heated debate rocks Honiara as Jeremiah Manele’s govt hits backThe Solomon Islands government has criticised the opposition’s bid to oust the prime minister as a "baseless" power grab.Christine RovoiThu, 07 May
Pacific Region‘Our home, our lead’: Pacific nations push for historic security treatyLeaders want to ensure the region, not global superpowers, takes the lead during natural disasters and civil unrest.PMN NewsTue, 05 May
Pacific Region • Solomon IslandsDecision Day: Solomons court orders PM to face ‘no confidence’ vote in parliament by 7 MayThe political tug-of-war in Solomon Islands is nearing its end after the Court of Appeal ordered Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele to face Parliament next week or risk being forced out.Christine RovoiFri, 01 May
Pacific Region • Papua New Guinea • ChinaMarape’s China visit puts spotlight on ‘grass that feeds a nation’ and PNG’s push for growthFrom a reunion with the inventor of Juncao to high-level trade talks in Guangdong, Papua New Guinea’s prime minister uses his China visit to push food security, investment, and stronger regional ties.Christine RovoiWed, 29 Apr
BusinessPacific labour schemes come under pressure as Aotearoa and Australia face calls for reformsA new ILO report is driving urgent pleas for change as concerns grow over costs, conditions, and worker protections for Pacific seasonal workers.Christine RovoiWed, 22 Apr
