Australians frozen out of Kiribati as China eyes prize
Australian officials are being given the cold shoulder in Kiribati amid concerns the atoll nation’s president is being courted by China.
Visa applications have dragged...
Lightspeed Fiji announced as Starlink authorised reseller
Lightspeed Pte Ltd (Fiji), with offices in Port Moresby, Honiara, Brisbane, and Auckland, has been confirmed as a Starlink Authorised Reseller for Fiji.
With Starlink’s...
Superannuation is sitting in Australia as PALM workers report barriers, delays in claiming their...
Tevita Kofutu'a has plans for the $10,000 in superannuation he earned over five years of seasonal work in Australia.
He'll use it to buy a...
PNG Opposition raises concern on foreign syndicates
The country’s internal security is further at risk with foreign syndicates operating illegal activities in the country and controlling institutions like immigrations and customs,...
President Adeang backs Nauru’s switch to China
Nauru President David Adeang says he hopes Chinese investment “transforms” the tiny island nation after switching recognition from Taiwan.
There is growing influence from Beijing...
‘Precarious’ – Newsmakers dissect state and future of Pacific journalism
If the pen is mightier than the sword, then an army of journalists has assembled in Fiji’s capital to discuss the state and future...
We must Chart our own course in Media Development and navigate our own destiny...
Papua New Guinea’s Minister for Information and Communications Technology, Timothy Masiu Thursday expressed strong support for Fiji’s recent media law reforms.
Addressing 2024 Pacific Media...
Global trend continues to impact media
As society navigates rapid advances in artificial intelligence and geopolitical upheavals, the media sector grapples with financial ravages from digital disruption and the enduring...
Guam’s bid for Pacific Islands Forum status gains traction amid decolonisation push
When residents of Guam celebrate Independence Day at one of the island’s two major U.S military bases on Thursday, the festivities will be tinged...
Fight over Seabed Agency leadership turns nasty
Allegations of possible payments to help secure votes. Claims of abuse of agency funds by top diplomats. A possible job offer to entice a...
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‘Test of regionalism’: Pacific church group calls for review of Israel’s PIF role
The region's premier ecumenical organisation is calling for Israel's new partnership with the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) to be reviewed.
The Pacific Conference of Churches...
‘Cut the umbilical cord’: Bougainville’s bid to break away from Papua New Guinea faces...
For decades, the distant island of Bougainville has fought for secession from Papua New Guinea, for a future as an independent nation of its...
Fiji passport ranks 97th globally, opens 78 destinations
Fijian passport holders can access 78 overseas destinations without obtaining a traditional visa in advance, but Fiji ranks 97th globally and 11th among 14...