EU could suspend Vanuatu visa-free travel over ‘golden passports’ scheme
The European Commission has proposed suspending a visa-free travel arrangement with Vanuatu due to concerns about the Pacific nation’s controversial “golden passports” scheme.
The proposed...
Amalgamated Telecom Holdings On the Cusp of Papua New Guinea Greenfield Project
Amalgamated Telecom Holdings Limited (ATH) is on the cusp of launching the completion of its greenfield network project in Papua New Guinea (PNG).
Scheduled to...
Isabel landowners fight for ownership over Tubi logs
By Ofani Eremae
When Malaysian logger Richard Kong Sing Ngea pleaded guilty in December 2020 to the illegal harvesting of Tubi trees in Solomons’ Isabel...
Horrors of Hiroshima, a reminder nuclear weapons remain global threat
Despite the annihilation of two major Japanese cities in 1945, atomic bombs have not been relegated to the pages of history books, but continue...
HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series heads to Spain as pools and schedule are updated
Attention turns to Spain where Malaga and Seville will host the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series for the first time.
16 men's and 12 women's...
Moana Pasifika adds firepower to coaching team
Moana Pasifika has secured Southland Head Coach Dale MacLeod, and specialist prop Pauliasi Manu to their 2022 Super Rugby Pacific coaching team.
Dale MacLeod, who...
Armed forces to remain on standby to ensure stability in Solomon Islands
While military presence will be scaled down in Honiara, Solomon Islands, contingents from the Fijian, Australian and New Zealand armed forces will remain on...
CNMI Governor is not resigning, looks forward to a fair Senate trial
“I am not resigning,” CNMI Governor Ralph Torres said on Tuesday.
“The issue between former Governor Fitial and myself is totally different,” he added...
Tonga PM-designate urges parents to get kids second vaccine as new Cabinet list release awaits royal appointment
Tongan Prime Minister-designate Siaosi Sovaleni has urged Tongan parents to embrace the COVID-19 vaccination for young children, as the latest official data shows a...
France criticised for haste with New Caledonian referendum
A New Caledonian government minister Vaimua Muliava has written to the French president, saying the French government has made a mess out of New...
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‘The world is not ready’: Climate adaptation cash falls far short as warming heads...
Although global warming is set to exceed 1.5°C, financing to help communities adapt to climate change falls far short of needs, the UN Environment...
New Commonwealth cancer report warns of rising cases, calls for urgent investment to save...
The Commonwealth must urgently increase investment in cancer diagnosis, treatment and health services, with global cancer cases projected to rise by 77 percent to...
Constitution Review Commission report was never a draft Constitution: Fiji A-G
Fiji Attorney-General Sevuloni Valenitabua says the Constitution Review Commission’s (CRC) Report should not be regarded as a draft Constitution.
He said the commission was mandated...