Nineteen journalists suspended from Papua New Guinea news station in coverage row
Nineteen journalists from Papua New Guinea’s leading television media company, EMTV, have been suspended following a walk-off protest by staff.
The staff walked off the...
Manning: PNG PM has been cleared for official duties
The Controller of the National Pandemic Response David Manning has clarified that Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape was cleared to return to...
Pawns of the Pacific: Region becoming increasingly caught up by U.S-China geopolitical struggle
Chinese investment, workers and diplomatic tentacles are surging across the Pacific region. The United States and its friends – including New Zealand – are...
China rejects accusations it is setting ‘debt traps’ all around the Pacific
By National Correspondent Lucy Craymer
Small Pacific nations are accruing ever greater amounts of debt to China. The U.S and its friends – including New...
44 parties to nominate candidates for PNG elections
Papua New Guinea Integrity of Political Parties and Candidates Commission has confirmed that only 44 parties will field candidates in the elections.
Registrar Dr Alphonse...
‘Fortress Australia’ re-opens after two-year Covid closure
Australia opens its international borders to all vaccinated tourists Monday, nearly two years after the island nation first imposed some of the world's strictest...
UN to review Japan’s plan to release Fukushima water into Pacific
A UN nuclear task force has promised to prioritise safety as it launches a review of controversial plans by Japan to release more than...
Lockdown restrictions relaxed in Tonga
The 24 new COVID-19 positive cases Saturday, brings the total number of active cases in Tonga to 196, Prime Minister Siaosi Sovaleni said.
Hu’atolitoli Prison...
Marshall Islands looks to relax Hawaii quarantine, ramps up Covid vaccines
Since it began allowing people into the country in mid-2020, the Marshall Islands has maintained one of the world’s strictest Covid-prevention entry systems.
As a...
Millons lost during Solomon Islands lockdowns
Solomon Islands has lost millions of dollars in tax revenue as a result of the recent covid-19 lockdowns imposed at the beginning of community...
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South Africa Women co-coach Laurian Johannes-Haupt expects the Vodafone Fijiana XV to provide a stern challenge when the two sides meet in the opening...
Indigenous Pacific Cup legacy paves path to All Stars and more
A tour to Tonga for a group of proud Indigenous young men has proven a key link in the inspiration chain for Indigenous All...
Survey supports a better deal for Pacific workers
Employment conditions for thousands of Pacific workers in Australia should be improved, a new poll has revealed.
An Australia Institute poll of more than 2000...