PNG reaffirms support for New Caledonia’s political path and Melanesian solidarity
Papua New Guinea Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko says PNG remains committed to supporting New Caledonia’s political journey and strengthening Melanesian solidarity within the region.
Tkatchenko...
Vanuatu Parliament passes bill to protect students from online dangers
The Vanuatu Parliament has passed a significant amendment to the Harmful Digital Communications Act, strengthening controls over how students under 16 use the internet,...
Kiribati official calls for U.S visa exemption after CNMI travel ‘misunderstanding’
A last-minute visa mix-up nearly prevented Kiribati from joining the 65th Board of Directors Meeting of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures (APIL) general...
The High Seas, Earth’s last wild frontier at risk
By Giovanni Prete
The high seas – the vast waters beyond national jurisdiction – cover nearly two-thirds of our planet. They are home to some...
OACPS Ambassadors push for unity and action ahead of COP30 and 11th Leaders’ Summit
The Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) Committee of Ambassadors met recently to discuss key priorities, including preparations for COP30 and the...
PNG among 65 nations signing cybercrime treaty
Papua New Guinea is among 65 states that have signed the United Nations Convention Against Cybercrime in a global commitment to strengthen cooperation and...
Adeang urges unity and purpose as Nauru marks 93rd Angam Day and 80 years since return from exile
A dawn memorial service at the World War II Memorial in Aiwo on Monday marked two major milestones in Nauru’s history — the 93rd...
32 Filipino seafarers rescued from wage theft and abuse in Fiji
Thirty-two Filipino seafarers have been rescued from an abusive employer in Fiji after enduring months of underpayment, contract substitution, and delayed wages.
According to the...
No one above the law, as two Deputy PMs face charges in one week: Fiji PM Rabuka
No one is above the law.
That was Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka’s response when asked about the charges against Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for...
New Zealand and Singapore forge stronger ties, aim to unite Pacific and Asia
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is signalling a commitment to a tighter alliance between the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) and the Association of...
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