Solomon Islands is once again facing a high-stakes political crisis following the sudden and coordinated resignation of ten Members of Parliament from Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele’s administration.

Ahead of the 3 May federal election, several politicians — including Labor’s Minister Pat Conroy, the Australian Greens’ Deputy Leader Senator Mehreen Faruqi, and independent MP Zali Steggall — have ...

The Pacific had an unusually high profile in the 2022 Australian election campaign. Labor was able with great effect to challenge the Coalition’s normally strong credentials in the national security ...

Papua New Guinea is often described as a “resource-rich” country. The phrase appears on government websites, media reports and statements from international organisations. Prime Minister James Marape ...

The largest global gathering on disability rights occurred earlier this month. In Berlin, thousands attended the third Global Disability Summit bringing together government, civil society and United ...

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In the context of Pacific labour schemes, material remittances are items purchased with incomes from participants’ overseas employment — often referred to in the Pacific as gifts-in-kind or informal ...