Samoa outclass Tonga 34-6 in wild Pacific Championships match with 90-minute lightning delay
Samoa have outclassed Pacific neighbours Tonga 34-6 in a wild and highly-physical Pacific Championships rugby league international that also featured a 90 minute lightning...
Australia backs Pacific Islands facing China heat over Taiwan
The Australian federal government is pressing Beijing to respect the Pacific's decisions on Taiwan after Chinese officials hauled in Pacific ambassadors to again complain...
Tonga edges closer towards pivotal general election
By Jean Marc 'Ake, USP intern
The November general election in Tonga is just around the corner and all 71 registered candidates' campaigning efforts are...
Palau Senate passes nation’s first comprehensive cybersecurity bill
The Palau Senate has unanimously approved Senate Bill No. 12-9, SD1, known as the Cybersecurity Act, marking the Republic of Palau’s first comprehensive national...
“Adaptation is not optional — It’s essential”: UN Climate Chief warns
UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell has issued a stark warning that the world is moving too slowly on climate adaptation, urging governments...
Western Pacific countries and areas join forces to prevent cross-border health emergencies
A renewed effort to combat emergencies globally was launched here this week when 38 countries and areas in the World Health Organisation (WHO) Western...
From Baku to Belem – Change and continuity for the Pacific climate champs to COP30
Eight Pacific political climate champions heading into COP30 are providing a high-level regional line-up blending change and continuity on key priorities including Loss and...
Vanuatu PM defends People’s vote on Constitutional reforms
Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat has strongly defended the constitutional amendments 17A and 17B, saying they represent the democratic will of the people following...
Tonga King urges to ‘vote wisely’ as parliament term ends ahead of November poll
The Tongan Legislative Assembly has formally closed its 2024-2025 session Wednesday ahead of the general election next month.
In a brief soft-closing ceremony, three nobles,...
PNG’s ‘youth-heavy’ population is 10.1 million, with 4 million under age of 18
Papua New Guinea’s current population is 10.1 million as per the national census conducted last year, Prime Minister James Marape revealed.
He said the National...
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IMF flags ‘very concerned’ outlook for Pacific as fuel prices rise
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised alarm over the impact of Middle East tensions on Pacific Island economies, warning that rising fuel costs...
Marshall Islands government shuts down at 3pm amid fuel crisis
Most government offices in the Marshall Islands began enforcing a new policy this week of closing by 3pm daily as a way to conserve...
IMF warns energy shock to hit Asia- Pacific
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says rising oil and gas prices linked to the Middle East conflict are set to weaken growth, raise inflation...