PNG Hotel-turned drug lab
Papua New Guinea Police have busted a drug trafficking and methamphetamine (meth) underground operation based at the Sanctuary Hotel.
In a raid on the hotel...
After COP26, countries must turn climate promises into action on global shipping
A meeting of the IMO this week is the first test of translating promises made in Glasgow into bold action. The world must turn...
Tonga rugby eyes rule change for World Cup
Ikale Tahi coach Toutai Kefu believes Tonga are capable of making the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, if eligibility rules were to change.
The World Rugby...
Moana Pasifika and Fijian Drua finalise squads
Pasifika communities across the Pacific are celebrating the official confirmation of the first ever Moana Pasifika and the Fijian Drua squads for the 2022...
Tonga interim Speaker Lord Tangi appointed
Tongan King Tupou VI has appointed Lord Tangi as the Interim Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Tonga, effective from Saturday 20 November 2021.
In...
‘Cabal derailed our Covid response’: PNG
Papua New Guinea’s top Covid official has blamed his country’s poor response to the pandemic on its shattered health system and “a cabal of...
U.S lawmakers press White House on Compact talks
United States congressional leaders have ramped up pressure on the White House to elevate focus on negotiations over Compacts of Free Association with the...
British diplomat on climate: ‘This is existential’
The British High Commissioner to New Zealand says it's not her place to single out specific countries which need to do better on climate...
Kiribati’s attempts to keep stranded Australian judge out of the country ruled unconstitutional
A landmark judgment in the Pacific country of Kiribati has ruled the government’s actions in blocking an Australian, a judge on Kiribati’s high court,...
Some Pacific nations won’t reach target vaccination rates until 2026: Lowy Institute research
Slow vaccine take-up among Pacific nations will dramatically hamper regional COVID-19 recovery efforts with some countries not expected to reach high rates for another...
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Forum Economic Ministers back regional action on energy crisis and economic inclusion
Pacific Finance ministers have reaffirmed their commitment to stronger regional cooperation, energy security and economic resilience as they concluded the 2026 Forum Economic Ministers...
Bougainville MP calls for managed transition toward self-government and Independence
Bougainville Regional Member Peter Tsiamalili Jr has called for a carefully managed transition toward greater self-government and eventual independence for Bougainville, arguing that the...
NZ PM Luxon, PM Rabuka discuss fuel crisis and drug threats
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has reaffirmed Fiji’s importance as a key regional partner following a phone conversation with Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka...