Mosquito-borne diseases become climate reality in warming Pacific

Climate change forecasters have warned for years that the warmer and wetter world created by the…

China-sceptic leader of Solomon Islands largest province removed

Daniel Suidani, a vocal critic of China and leader of the Solomon Islands’s largest province, has…

Solomon Islands shaken by huge earthquake, tsunami alert eased

A large earthquake has been reported near the Solomon Islands in the Pacific, shaking buildings and…

Australia promises millions in climate, security aid for Pacific

Australia has promised millions of dollars in support for Pacific island nations to address the “existential…

Solomon Islands leader Sogavare to visit Australia

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare is set to visit Australia some six months after signing…

Climate change gets ‘highest priority’ in US, Pacific agreement

The United States and Pacific island nations have signed up to a new era of cooperation,…

Pacific nation leaders in Washington as US seeks to deepen ties

US President Joe Biden will host leaders from the Pacific Islands this week in what the…

Solomon Islands rejects ‘inappropriate’ Australian election offer

The Solomon Islands has rejected an offer by Australia to finance the country’s upcoming election, saying…

In Pacific islands, US’ diplomatic push stirs memories of neglect

As United States Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled a major ramping up of US aid and…

Pacific islands summit begins amid US-China battle for influence

Sydney, Australia – The 51st Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) leaders meeting, which takes place this week…