Australia boosting aid to Papua New Guinea for landslide recovery and security
Australia will provide a further AUD$2 million (US$1.3 million) to support reconstruction efforts in Papua New Guinea after last month’s deadly landslide, the government...
Fiji Military Forces takes responsibility for patrol boat Puamau grounding: Commander Kalouniwai
The Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) takes full responsibility for the running aground of the $20million (US$10 million) RFNS Puamau, says Commander Major...
Sinalei preps up to host King Charles in Samoa
The Sinalei Resort in Siumu is continuing preparations to host the head of the Commonwealth and British Monarch King Charles III.
He will be part...
‘We cannot have peace without independence’ – New Caledonia government
As New Caledonia passes the one-month mark since violent and deadly clashes erupted on 13 May, there has been no clear path put forward...
Australia to process PNG visa within seven days
Australia will process travel visa applications from Papua New Guinea citizens within seven days, says Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
“We are welcoming Papua New...
Supreme Court stays NEC decision on appointments of PNG Defence Force hierarchy
The Papua New Guinea Supreme Court has stayed a decision by the National Executive Council(NEC) of 24th May 2024 in appointing Commodore Philip Polewara...
Call to release Fiji’s 2000 coup leader George Speight
Former Fiji journalist Josefa Nata says 2000 coup leader George Speight has served enough time in prison and should be released.
Nata was convicted of...
PM Brown expresses optimism for Cook Islands’ 2032 FestPAC bid
Cook Islands government is keeping its fingers crossed as it awaits the decision of the Pacific Arts Council regarding the host of the 2032...
New Caledonia police arrest pro-independence leader over deadly protests
Police in New Caledonia have arrested 11 people, including pro-independence leader Christian Tein, after deadly riots last month in the French Pacific territory.
New Caledonia’s...
Fiji PM meets with Nauru President David Adeang
Fiji's Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Sitiveni Rabuka has met with the President of Nauru, David Adeang, during his visit to Fiji...
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AIIB approves USD$80 million to strengthen Fiji’s economic and climate resilience
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has approved USD$80 million in sovereign-backed financing to support Fiji’s efforts to strengthen economic resilience, enhance climate and...
U.S Coast Guard Cutter arrives ahead of historic Solomon Islands-U.S Shiprider deal
A United States Coast Guard vessel has arrived in Honiara ahead of the historic signing of a maritime security agreement between the Solomon Islands...
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