PNGDF guns intact, More than 50,000 illegal, unlicensed firearms in PNG
There have been many allegations leveled against the Papua New Guinea disciplinary forces over the years, alleging that police and soldiers sell firearms.
However, Papua...
China provides annual development cooperation funding to Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat
The Government of the People’s Republic of China Wednesday provided an annual funding contribution of US$1.08 million to the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat under...
IAEA chief: AUKUS could set precedent for pursuit of nuclear submarines
The head of the UN’s nuclear watchdog has said other states could follow Australia’s example and seek to build nuclear-powered submarines, raising serious proliferation...
NZ climate grants $1.3bn welcomed by Cook Islands Prime Minister
Cook Islands Prime Minister and COP 26 Pacific Political Champion for Climate Finance, Mark Brown, has welcomed New Zealand's recent announcement of $1.3bn (US$920...
To vote or not to vote? Debating a New Caledonia referendum delay
By Nic Maclellan
As France’s Overseas Minister Sébastien Lecornu visits Noumea, supporters and opponents of independence are debating whether the next New Caledonia referendum...
Guns in high demand, Arms smuggling linked to PNG elections
As the 2022 General Election looms, firearms are being smuggled into the Papua New Guinea Highlands region from various parts of the country, says...
Six Pacific countries submit enhanced NDC
Fiji is one of six Pacific Island countries to have submitted its enhanced Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) in the 2020/2021 timeframe.
Regional NDC Hub Project...
Backes rejects delaying New Caledonia independence referendum
A leading anti-independence politician in New Caledonia Sonia Backes has rejected calls for the referendum on independence from France to be postponed, saying it...
Palau delegation to attend COP26 in Glasgow amid COVID- 19 hurdles
Palau is sending a delegation headed by President Surangel Whipps Jr to Glasgow, Scotland for the COP26 climate conference.
Palau will be one of the...
Delta surging fast in PNG
The highly infectious and deadlier Covid-19 Delta variant infection is surging fast – up 94 cases from 97 on 26 September to 191 on...
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Neville Choi takes PINA presidency as Moala steps down
By Pita Ligaiula in Savusavu
Papua New Guinea Media Council President Neville Choi has been elected President of the Pacific Islands News Association (PINA),...
PNG secures bid to host 2028 Pacific Media Summit
By Pita Ligaiula in Savusavu
Papua New Guinea has secured the bid to host the Pacific Media Summit in 2028, with the decision taken...
‘Rising seas are sinking futures’
World leaders approved the UN Declaration on Sea Level Rise by consensus on Thursday as the UN chief warned that encroaching waters are already...