PNG among 12 countries hit by new U.S visa bond rule

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The United States State Department is expanding its visa bond programme to 50 countries, including Papua New Guinea, requiring some travelers to pay up...

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PNG among 12 countries hit by new U.S visa bond rule

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The United States State Department is expanding its visa bond programme to 50 countries, including Papua New Guinea, requiring some travelers to pay up...

Cook Islands PM Brown reaffirms relationship with NZ

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Prime Minister Mark Brown has reaffirmed that the Cook Islands’ relationship with Aotearoa New Zealand 'remains enduring, grounded in shared history, values, and mutual...

Deep-sea mining target area moves closer to Guam

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Guam leaders vowed to continue fighting the U.S federal government's plans to lease 69 million acres of seabed near Guam for mining of rare...

Pacific pushes for urgent Climate action as Fiji sets pre-COP31 dates

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As momentum gathers toward Pre-COP 31 and COP31, the Pacific stands united and resolute in its call for urgent, ambitious, and just climate action. The...

Cook Islands PM Mark Brown in New Zealand but no talks with Luxon

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Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown is in Aotearoa but will not be engaging with his Kiwi counterpart. Brown spoke at a formal event at...
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Oceans

End war on nature and ensure ocean health, UN chief says in message for...

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Ending the “war on nature” must be part of global recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday in his...

Solomons PM due in Australia amid China tension

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Solomon Islands Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will host his Solomon Islands counterpart Manasseh Sogavare against a backdrop of accusations China has influenced the Pacific...

Climate change remains the Pacific’s biggest threat – Forum Foreign Ministers declare

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Pacific Foreign Affairs Ministers have concluded their virtual meeting this week reiterating the call that climate change remains the greatest threat facing the region...

Media Freedom

International concern over Tonga’s debate on death penalty for drug offences

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Several international human rights organisations have expressed grave concern over recent discussions in Tonga's Parliament suggesting the extension of the death penalty to drug-related...

Media policy in vetting process: PNG Information Minister

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Papua New Guinea’s National Media Development Policy is going through the Social, Law and Order Sector Heads vetting and clearance process before it is...

Former PNG PM O’Neill worried about laws to curb media, freedom of speech

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The Papua New Guinea Government plans to introduce laws to curb free speech and freedom of the press, former prime minister Peter O’Neill says. In...

Historic Launch of Right to Information (RTI) Initiative in the Solomon Islands

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In a landmark event, Solomon Islands has seen the official launch of the Right to Information (RTI) initiative. The project is a collaborative effort between...

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Queensland Reds flanker Seruu happy to be back home, excited for Drua clash

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Queensland Reds flanker Seru Uru says they are expecting nothing short of a battle on Saturday when they take on the Swire Shipping Fijian...

Vanuatu United FC and Auckland FC battle to goalless draw

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Vanuatu United FC and Auckland FC settled for a 0-0 draw in their OFC Pro League clash at the National Stadium in Honiara, marking...

‘Kids get stuck’: Iro’s vision for Cook Islands pathway to NRL

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Cronulla centre KL Iro has outlined plans to use the upcoming World Cup to establish development pathways for more Cook Islands youngsters to chase...

Sāmoa wins historic gold at World Boxing Future Cup in Bangkok

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Sāmoa has made history at the World Boxing Future Cup Championships 2026 in Thailand, winning its first-ever gold medal at the tournament thanks to...

Johnston sees lure of more history as a PNG Chief

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Alex Johnston has given the strongest indication yet he could finish his career at the PNG Chiefs, with South Sydney unlikely to stand in...

Health

WHO struggling to meet health-related goals in Western Pacific

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The Western Pacific Region of the World Health Organisation (WHO) is getting healthier compared to other regions and was the least affected by Covid-19...

Voices

Mana Moana – Pacific Voices

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Created as part of the Islands Speak series of gifted Pacific poets joined by indigenous artists to create a visual, moving, digitally enhanced offering...

Traditional Samoan medicinal plant may be as good as ibuprofen for treating inflammation, study...

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A Samoan medicinal plant may be as effective as ibuprofen for treating inflammation, according to a new study that combines traditional community knowledge with...

COP26: Commit to Action, Not Words

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By Sivendra Michael As leaders prepare for the 26th Climate Change Conference in Glasgow next week, tensions mount up on the inadequate representation of Pacific...

Education

Crucial conversations on Climate, Health and Education on the margins of...

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Health is a powerful and compelling argument for climate action. We need to build coherence and foster collaboration across partners and donors alike to...