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Pacific group urges public submissions on U.S-backed deep-sea exploration proposal

July 30, 2026 0

A proposal to explore for deep-sea minerals in international waters between Kiribati, the Cook Islands and French Polynesia is open for public comment until...

Congregational Christian Church of American Samoa passes resolution opposing deep-sea mining

July 30, 2026

U.S rejects sovereignty fears over Solomons Shiprider deal

July 30, 2026

Nauru officially renamed Republic of Naoero

July 30, 2026

Vanuatu appoints Joe Natuman as Special envoy for Maritime Boundaries and...

July 30, 2026

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Pacific group urges public submissions on U.S-backed deep-sea exploration proposal

Breaking News July 30, 2026 0

A proposal to explore for deep-sea minerals in international waters between Kiribati, the Cook Islands and French Polynesia is open for public comment until...

Congregational Christian Church of American Samoa passes resolution opposing deep-sea mining

Breaking News July 30, 2026 0

The Congregational Christian Church of American Samoa, the largest church denomination in the territory, has formally declared its strong opposition to deep-sea mining within...

U.S rejects sovereignty fears over Solomons Shiprider deal

Breaking News July 30, 2026 0

The United States has insisted its newly signed Shiprider Agreement with Solomon Islands is designed to strengthen, not undermine, the country’s sovereignty. And it says...

Nauru officially renamed Republic of Naoero

Breaking News July 30, 2026 0

Nauru has officially adopted Republic of Naoero as its new official name, with the government describing the change as the beginning of renewed national...

Vanuatu appoints Joe Natuman as Special envoy for Maritime Boundaries and Decolonisation

Breaking News July 30, 2026 0

Vanuatu's Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and External Trade, Marc Ati, has appointed former Prime Minister Joe Natuman as the Special Envoy of...

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End war on nature and ensure ocean health, UN chief says in message for...

Environment June 11, 2021 0

Ending the “war on nature” must be part of global recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday in his...

Aimeliik Legislature calls for investigation of AIMSPLA Chairman Sriderio Rengulbai for alleged misconduct in...

Anti-Corruption August 14, 2023 0

By Leilani Reklai The 12th Aimeliik State Legislature passed a resolution requesting Aimeliik Governor Browny Simer to investigate allegations of misconduct in office made...

Solomons PM due in Australia amid China tension

Election October 5, 2022 0

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will host his Solomon Islands counterpart Manasseh Sogavare against a backdrop of accusations China has influenced the Pacific...

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PINA Board, Fiji Information Ministry discuss media collaboration, Pacific Media summit preparations

MEDIA April 15, 2026 0

Discussions on strengthening regional media collaboration and preparations for the upcoming Pacific Media Summit took centre stage Tuesday during a courtesy visit by the...

Outcome of discussion: PINA collaboration with USP Journalism Programme

MEDIA April 15, 2026 0

The Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) Board held a productive discussion with the Head of the Journalism Programme at the University of the South...

International concern over Tonga’s debate on death penalty for drug offences

DRUGS June 14, 2024 0

Several international human rights organisations have expressed grave concern over recent discussions in Tonga's Parliament suggesting the extension of the death penalty to drug-related...

Media policy in vetting process: PNG Information Minister

MEDIA February 8, 2024 0

Papua New Guinea’s National Media Development Policy is going through the Social, Law and Order Sector Heads vetting and clearance process before it is...

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Contested and Congested: Pacific Regional Architecture getting complex, security expert says

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Samoa Government withdraws recognition and support of Lakapi Samoa

Rugby July 30, 2026 0

Following months of consultations, and space given to find an amicable resolution to the issues within Samoan rugby, the Government has decided to withdraw...

Naihamu dominates Drua awards with triple crown

Rugby July 29, 2026 0

Josivini Naihamu was the biggest winner at the 2026 McDonald’s Fijian Drua Women’s Awards, taking home three of the night’s highest honours following an...

Sports ministers renew Commonwealth cooperation through sport

Sport July 28, 2026 0

Commonwealth sports ministers agreed to increase cooperation on sport to bolster access to funding and for development and peace at the 12th Commonwealth Sports...

Sāmoa and Nauru win medals at Glasgow Commonwealth Games

Sport July 28, 2026 0

Sāmoa is celebrating its first medal of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games after John Lautafi Tafi claimed silver in a dramatic men's 71kg weightlifting...

Brad Mooar named Fijian Drua Men’s Head Coach for 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season

Rugby July 27, 2026 0

The Fijian Drua has appointed highly respected New Zealand coach Brad Mooar as Head Coach of the Fijian Drua Men. Mooar, a championship-winning Crusaders, former...

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WHO Pacific chief pushes global action on oral health crisis

May 20, 2026 0

World Health Organisation (WHO) Western Pacific regional director Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala has called for stronger global investment and political commitment to tackle oral...