David Adeang elected unopposed as Nauru President
David Adeang has been elected unopposed as President of the Republic of Nauru at today's inaugural sitting of the country’s 25th Parliament.
Adeang’s election...
Australia expands support for HIV services in Papua New Guinea
The Albanese Government is nearly tripling its investment in HIV services in Papua New Guinea (PNG), following the PNG Government’s declaration of a...
PINA Pays Tribute to the Late Pesi Siale Fonua, a Pioneer of Tongan and Pacific Journalism
The Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) is deeply saddened by the passing of Pesi Siale Fonua, founder, publisher, and editor of Matangi Tonga,...
Nauru’s 25th Parliament to convene, Presidential election set for today
Nauru’s newly elected Members of Parliament will meet today, Tuesday 14 October, for the inaugural sitting of the 25th Parliament, marking the next...
Bougainville President Toroama outlines bold 100-day plan, sets independence agenda
Bougainville President Ishmael Toroama has reaffirmed his government’s push for political and economic independence, declaring that “Bougainvilleans will always stand as one people...
Bougainville to become a demilitarised zone: Marape
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape says Bougainville will be declared a demilitarised zone as part of the Government’s commitment to ensuring...
Up to nine tropical cyclones forecast for Pacific this season
Meteorologists are predicting five to nine cyclones for the southwest Pacific in the coming season.
The official cyclone season for this region runs from...
Loss and damage fund for vulnerable nations ‘close to US$400 million’
The loss and damage fund available to help countries vulnerable to climate change is now “close to US$400 million” — still half of the...
Tuvalu PM hails Taiwan’s democracy and partnership at National Day celebration
Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo has praised Taiwan’s innovation, compassion, and democratic spirit, saying they continue to inspire the world.
“May Taiwan’s innovation, compassion,...
Publisher and Editor of Matangi Tonga Pesi Fonua dies
Respected Pacific Islands journalist and publisher of Matangi Tonga Online, Pesi Siale Fonua, has died at the age of 78.
He passed away...
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Chuuk is reeling from the aftermath of Typhoon Sinlaku, which caused one death, left one boater missing and resulted in widespread devastation after pounding...
Nauru strengthens global digital strategy and appoints first international trade commissioner
The Nauru Government’s plans to boost the economy through becoming a leader in digital asset innovation are progressing, and “there are exciting times ahead”,...
Playing legislative catch-up: Drug law reform in the Pacific
By Virginia Comolli
Drug trafficking is expanding rapidly across the Pacific. Countries that were once primarily transit points have experienced a surge in domestic consumption,...