(July 22, 2026) The Australian Embassy is supporting a new large-scale mural at Palau High School as part of a vibrant program of cultural collaborations and events in Palau and across the Pacific region in 2026, to celebrate the deep connections between Australia and Pacific island countries. The Australian Government’s flagship public diplomacy initiative – Australia now: Pacific edition – celebrates the rich cultural […]
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Pacific must shape its own future: Forum Chair Wale
SUVA, 02 JULY 2026 (PACNEWS)— Solomon Islands Prime Minister and Forum Chair Mathew Wale has declared that Pacific leaders must take ownership of the region’s future, warning that while international interest in the Pacific continues to grow, the region’s development agenda and security priorities must remain firmly in Pacific hands. Delivering his inaugural address at […]
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Forum regional architecture review heads to Leaders as strategic partnership decisions await
By Pita Ligaiula MAJURO, 25 JUNE 2026 (PACNEWS) — Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General, Baron Divavesi Waqa says the regional architecture review is still underway and will be presented to Forum Leaders for approval before further details on strategic and development partnerships are made public. Responding to a question during a press conference in Majuro […]