‘This is a difficult task’: PNG parliament to finally address Bougainville decision
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Deep-Sea Mining could begin in Pacific without agreed global rules
Commercial deep-sea mining for critical minerals could begin in the Pacific as early as 2027, despite the absence of an internationally agreed regulatory framework,...
Naoero toughens laws on domestic violence and attacks on police
Naoero has strengthened its laws on domestic violence and offences against police officers, with new measures aimed at protecting victims, preventing intimidation and giving...
Trump administration moves to increase H-1B visa fee to more than $100,000
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Urgent appeal for charges to be dropped as senior Samoan journalist heads back to...
Samoa’s media community is watching closely as senior journalist and JAWS president Lagi Keresoma heads back to court this week on criminal libel charges.
The...
Tonga PM calls for Pacific to turn economic ambition into action
Pacific Island countries have the ambition to build resilient and sustainable economies but need greater access to capital, expertise and technology to turn those...
Ditching diesel could save Pacific nations almost $1b
Australia's Pacific neighbours could save almost $1 billion (US$700 million) a year by swapping fossil fuel imports for renewable energy - and cover the...
Pacific worker reprieve in coalition migration target
Pacific workers in Australia will not be reduced under proposed opposition changes to migration numbers.
The coalition are yet to unveil their proposed numbers for...
U.S territories hit out at Trump plan to explore deep sea mining in the...
A U.S government plan to lease out millions of hectares of seabed near the Mariana Trench for deep sea exploration has drawn opposition from...
Reverend Dr Jolami Lasawa elected President of Fiji Methodist Church for 2027
The Methodist Church in Fiji has announced the election of Reverend Dr Jolami Lasawa as President-elect, following the election held during the Church’s 2026...
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Fiji PM Rabuka calls for “Constructive Pacific Journalism” while defending media freedom
By Pita Ligaiula in Savusavu
Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has called for what he described as “Constructive Pacific Journalism”, urging media organisations to...
Pacific must have a strong voice in shaping its own destiny: Fiji PM Rabuka
By Pita Ligaiula in Savusavu
Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has called on Pacific media to help strengthen the region’s vision of an Ocean...
PINA honours PM Rabuka for repeal of Fiji’s media law
By Pita Ligaiula in Savusavu
The Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) has recognised Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka for the repeal of the Media...