NZ PM Christopher Luxon, Dalton Tagelagi announce $20m in Niue energy project
New Zealand plans to invest $20.5 million (US$12.65 million) into a new, large-scale, renewable energy project in Niue, reducing the island nation's reliance on...
Micronesian leaders tackle cyber attacks, internet safety
A recent cyber-attack on Palau led to the release of 20,000 documents marked confidential onto the internet, Palau Vice President J. Uduch Sengebau Senior...
Luxon visits Niue in first Pacific visit as PM
Christopher Luxon has kicked off his first Pacific visit as New Zealand Prime Minister to Niue, which has been celebrating its 50th anniversary of...
Japan-Palau strengthens bilateral relations and regional cooperation
Japan's Prime Minister Kishida Fumio has welcomed Palau President Surangel Whipps Jnr to Tokyo ahead of the 10th Pacific Islands Leaders' Meeting (PALM 10).
“I'm...
Coalition government intact claims Fiji PM
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka Tuesday reaffirmed that the Coalition Government remains intact, solid and committed to serving the nation.
He made this statement after...
Fiji Health Ministry Urges Relocation of Rubbish Dump: Health and Environment at Stake
BY INOKE RABONU
In a stark warning highlighting the grave health risks posed by the Vunato rubbish dump, the Health Ministry has issued an urgent...
U.S. Missile Defence Agency plans to launch first flight test for Guam missile defence...
The U.S Missile Defence Agency (MDA) is proposing to launch the initial flight test of Guam’s missile defence system in the first quarter of...
Business as usual: PNG PM
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has assured the nation that it will be “business as usual” when parliament sits today, dispelling speculation...
Regional leaders highlight air transportation challenge in 26th Micronesian Islands Forum
Leaders of island nations and territories in Micronesia gathered in Guam on Monday for the 26th Micronesians Islands Forum.
Governor Lou Leon Guerrero welcomed the...
Vanuatu referendum vote count begins under close watch
The official counting of votes for Vanuatu's inaugural Referendum commenced Monday, with the process overseen by Edward Kaltamat, Chairman of the Electoral Commission (EC),...
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Pacific cannot ‘arrest’ its way out of organised crime, says NZ Customs Minister
Economic development and stronger borders must all be part of the region’s response to transnational crime, according to New Zealand’s Customs Minister.
Casey Costello, who...
Fiji Police seize nearly $10m in drug-linked assets and unexplained wealth
The Fiji Police Force seized almost $10 million(US$5 million) worth of proceeds of crime and unexplained wealth in 2025 as authorities target assets linked...
Pacific Media Summit set for Savusavu in 2026
The Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) and the Fijian Media Association (FMA) have announced that the 8th Pacific Media Summit will be held in...