Research reveals Solomon Islands has the most expensive power supply in the world
Out of 230 countries, a new research has found that Solomon Islands has the World’s most expensive power supply.
The research, which analysed 3,883 tariffs...
Boost for Tuvalu’s Economic, Social and Climate Resilience
Tuvalu will receive a significant boost with the World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approving a US$17.5 million commitment to support its ongoing climate...
ADB, Samoa sign $5 million grant to develop land transport projects
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Samoa yesterday signed a $5 million grant to help fund the preparation of ADB-supported land...
Skateboarding, surfing and sport climbing proposed for inclusion at Los Angeles 2028
Skateboarding, surfing and sport climbing are set to be added to the core Los Angeles 2028 Olympic programme - but boxing, weightlifting and modern...
Super Rugby Pacific: Revised draw expected next week as Covid-19 strikes again
The original Super Rugby Pacific draw is set to be the latest casualty of Covid-19-enforced disruption, with a revised schedule set to be released...
Fiji ends efforts to qualify for Birmingham 2022 in four sports amid COVID-19 issues and funding constraints
The Fiji Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee (FASANOC) has confirmed it is ending efforts to qualify for Birmingham 2022 in badminton, cycling,...
Anti-independence ads accused of ‘profound racism’ against indigenous New Caledonians in court action
Cartoons urging New Caledonians to vote no to independence from France in this weekend’s referendum have been accused of “profound racism and ridicule towards...
Call for independence dividing Malaita: Maelanga
Solomon Islands Deputy Prime Minister and MP for East Malaita, Manasseh Maelanga says Malaita’s push for independence is dividing the province and its people.
Maelanga...
Date for Final Referendum in New Caledonia Not Free or Fair: MSG
The Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Secretariat has briefed MSG Leaders on the current political situation in New Caledonia with regards to the third and...
Fiji National Rugby League and FMF seal five-year deal
Christmas came early to the Fiji National Rugby League yesterday following an undisclosed five-year sponsorship by FMF and the sealing of the Ram Sami...
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Pacific Leaders’ 2050 Plan gains ground but gaps remain, Forum report shows
Pacific Islands Forum members are making progress on a long-term regional plan, but challenges remain in turning commitments into results, according to a new...
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When Pacific leaders gather to discuss the future of deep-sea mining, the conversation often centres on economic opportunity. For Tonga, that promise has come...
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