Stranded in Australia and away from family, these Pacific seafarers face a difficult dilemma
Dozens of seafarers from Kiribati remain locked out of their country and grounded in Queensland after more than two years away from home. But...
PANG joins global NGOs call to postpone WTO’s 12th Ministerial Meeting in Geneva next week
The Pacific Network on Globalisation (PANG) joins over 130 global, regional and national civil society organisations in calling for the postponement of next week's...
PNG PM Marape appeals to Solomon Islanders to respect the rule of law
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has appealed to the people of neighbouring Solomon Islands to “respect the rule of law and democratic...
We will track down those responsible in violent protest: Solomon Islands PM Sogavare
In a special nationwide address Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare says the government will track down those responsible for Wednesday’s protest and riots.
“The...
Parliament building and police station burned down during protests in Solomon Islands
Police in Solomon Islands have used tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse hundreds of protesters, who allegedly burned down a building in the...
Samoa Supreme Court quiet on sixth woman MP
As by-election voters head to the polls Friday, the Supreme Court is reluctant to hand down orders on interpreting a constitutional clause requiring a...
New Zealand to start reopening borders to world from January
New Zealand will reopen its borders to the world over the coming months, the government announced Wednesday, allowing for the return of displaced residents...
World Rugby amends rule and allows players to switch national teams
World Rugby has approved a landmark change to its eligibility laws which will allow players to switch Test nations and significantly bolster developing countries...
World Rugby’s tweak of eligibility rule game changing for Pacific Island unions
Picture former All Blacks Charles Piutau, Malakai Fekitoa and Vaea Fifita running out for Tonga at the next World Cup.
Then think of Lima Sopoaga,...
New rules could see Folau return for Tonga
New eligibility rules passed by World Rugby could open the way for the controversial Israel Folau to make his return to the international game...
Latest article
Dr Aqorau questions whether military expansion fits Pacific’s Ocean of Peace vision
Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Vice Chancellor Dr Transform Aqorau has questioned whether the Pacific can maintain its vision of becoming an Ocean of...
The ocean wealth that keeps leaving Micronesia
By Joyce McClure
More than 50 percent of the world’s tuna supply comes from the western and central Pacific Ocean, making it the most...
Australia’s Assistant Minister for Pacific Island Affairs says China missile test was ‘destabilising’ as...
Australia says China's recent ballistic missile test over the Pacific was “destabilising”, citing strong condemnation from Pacific leaders alongside Australia's response.
Speaking in an interview...