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...
President Heine urges Pacific Youth to lead with purpose at PacYES Conference in Hawaii
Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine has called on Pacific youth to lead with courage, compassion, and purpose as they shape the region’s future, at...
Fiji PM: Kamikamica still People’s Alliance deputy party leader
Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has confirmed that Manoa Kamikamica remains the deputy party leader of the People’s Alliance, despite stepping down from his...
Manoeuvring in Paris delays decision on New Caledonia elections
By Nic Maclellan
Legislation to defer New Caledonia’s provincial elections has been delayed until next week, as parliamentary manoeuvring in Paris highlights divisions over the...
Solomon Island internationals gain opportunities with Auckland FC through OFC placement programme
National Solomon Islands team players Rovu Boyers and Gordon Iro have made history as the first footballers from their country to participate in the...
Fiji Warriors defeat Australian Stockman in Nadi
The Fiji Warriors recorded a solid 36–19 win over the visiting Australian Stockman Country side at Prince Charles Park in Nadi Thursday.
The visitors were...
Australian think tank proposes ‘Pacific-Eyes’ intelligence alliance for regional security
An Australian think tank has proposed an intelligence-sharing agreement between Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands countries aimed at countering China's influence in the...
Standing orders suspended and two hours added to parliamentary sitting
Parliament yesterday suspended Standing Order 18 to allow two extra hours of sitting time, extending the second extraordinary session.
The session, adjourned Wednesday, resumed this...
Tonga advances sustainable mining practices and environmental governance
The Kingdom of Tonga has taken a significant step forward in strengthening its environmental governance framework following the successful completion of a comprehensive five-day...
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Vanuatu seeks faster access to climate funds as needs outpace delivery
Climate funding commitments grow but remain difficult to unlock at the pace Pacific island communities need, according to regional officials and development partners.
Despite more...
Bougainville MP challenges PNG lawmakers to ‘have some guts’ on independence vote
A prominent Bougainvillean MP believes Papua New Guinea's parliament will back the autonomous region's drive for independence.
Francesca Semoso, one of four Bougainvillean MPs in...
Amnesty International demands answers over Vakarisi death in military custody
Amnesty International has raised serious concerns over the death of Jone Vakarisi in military custody, saying official accounts have been inconsistent and calling for...