Australia considers joint sea patrols, Forum remains silent on China missile tests
AUSTRALIA has not ruled out increased joint patrols of the South China after what it has described as a "destabilising" missile test in the Pacific.
Hopes fade for 24 missing in PNG sea mishap
THE search continues in Papua New Guinea's East New Britain province for 24 people missing at sea after two boats capsized while returning from a picnic at the weekend.
New Pacific paper calls land a growing fault line for peace and security
LAND governance must return to the centre of Pacific security policy as climate change, displacement and pressure on arable land intensify risks to social cohesion and sovereignty.
Energy crisis could cost Tonga budget up to $TOP50 million
MIDDLE East tensions could cost Tonga’s national budget between TOP$40 million and TOP$50 million, as higher fuel prices and possible supply disruptions put fresh pressure on the economy.
Calls to revoke Solomons MPs pay rise
A CIVIL society organisation in Solomon Islands has called for a pay rise for Members of Parliament to be revoked.
Micronesia internet use surges twenty-fold after World Bank rollout
A WORLD Bank-backed push to connect one of the Pacific’s most scattered countries has driven a 99 per cent drop in entry-level fixed broadband prices.
Palau secures $12.5 million ADB financing for resilience drive
THE Asian Development Bank has approved $USD12.5 million in concessional financing for Palau to shore up public finances, improve disaster readiness and back sustainable growth.
New Zealand and PNG sign defence pact to boost military ties
NEW Zealand and Papua New Guinea have signed a new defence cooperation agreement aimed at deepening military ties, including more dialogue, training, exercises and personnel exchanges.
