Samoa Cabinet approves medical transfer of former PM to New Zealand
The Samoa Cabinet has approved the medical transfer to New Zealand of opposition leader Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegoai.
A Cabinet minister said the former prime minister...
Vanuatu loses UN voting right
Vanuatu’s right to vote in the 193-member United Nations (UN) General Assembly has been suspended over unpaid dues.
It still owes VT90,000 to the UN.
This...
Lack of backup satellite and cable in wake of volcanic eruption reignites debate over government’s plans to secure communications
Communication with Tonga remains intermittent after the weekend’s volcanic eruption severed the kingdom’s undersea cable connection with the rest of the world.
The lack of...
Guam, a prime military target for the Chinese
By Rick Perez
Guam remains a key target for the Chinese military. During the Cold War Guam was a target of the Soviet military in...
Vanuatu Cricket high performance manager resigns
Holiday Inn Vanuatu Men’s Cricket Team Assistant Coach, Eddie Mansale, will lead the national team for the next few months following the unfortunate resignation...
Victoria officials indicate interest in bidding for 2026 Commonwealth Games
Officials in the Australian state of Victoria have talked up a possible bid for the 2026 Commonwealth Games - four years earlier than had...
Tonga says volcanic eruption and tsunami an ‘unprecedented disaster’
Tonga is facing an “unprecedented disaster” from a massive volcanic eruption that covered the nation in ash and 15-metre tsunami waves that destroyed almost...
Cable repair ship to set sail from PNG to restore communications to Tonga
Preparations are being made to send a specialist cable repair ship from Papua New Guinea to Tonga to fix breaks in the Tonga Cable...
New Zealand prepares to send support to Tonga
New Zealand is ready to assist Tonga in its recovery from Saturday night’s undersea eruption and tsunami, Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta and Defence...
Relief for Tongan seasonal workers
A group of Tongan seasonal labourers stranded in New Zealand's South Island can continue to work until a flight is available to take them...
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Pacific countries are not placing significant confidence in the emerging Iran-United States agreement and will continue preparing for fuel market volatility as uncertainty in...
Forum expands effort to tackle Correspondent Banking challenges across Pacific
Forum Secretary General, Baron Divavesi Waqa says the Pacific’s Correspondent Banking Relationship (CBR) office is now fully established and working to address banking challenges...
Pacific Private sector warns Ministers of rising costs as fuel crisis dominates talks
Rising energy costs and the impact of the Middle East fuel crisis dominated discussions between Pacific finance ministers and private sector leaders during a...