Villagers file human rights complaint over plan for giant PNG goldmine
More than 2,000 people in 60 villages in Papua New Guinea’s north – where the country’s largest gold, copper and silver mine is slated...
Only 11pc of Papua New Guinea population vaccinated
With 22 days away to go before the year ends, Papua New Guinea is well short of reaching its goal of vaccinating 1.8 million...
U.S request for more bigeye tuna denied by Pacific Tuna Commission
A drive to increase Hawaii longliners’ bigeye tuna quota has again fallen short at the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC).
The U.S delegation...
Great Pacific Garbage Patch now ‘an immense floating plastic habitat’
A giant patch of garbage in the Pacific Ocean is now "an immense floating plastic habitat" for marine animals clinging to its plastic debris,...
Bougainville’s tough stance at latest referendum talks
The President of Bougainville has taken a tough stance with Papua New Guinea in the latest talks over the independence referendum.
Ishmael Toroama told the...
$150 million loan to support service delivery in PNG
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $150 million loan to improve state-owned enterprises (SOE) in Papua New Guinea (PNG).
“ADB has long been...
Research reveals Solomon Islands has the most expensive power supply in the world
Out of 230 countries, a new research has found that Solomon Islands has the World’s most expensive power supply.
The research, which analysed 3,883 tariffs...
Boost for Tuvalu’s Economic, Social and Climate Resilience
Tuvalu will receive a significant boost with the World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approving a US$17.5 million commitment to support its ongoing climate...
ADB, Samoa sign $5 million grant to develop land transport projects
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Samoa yesterday signed a $5 million grant to help fund the preparation of ADB-supported land...
Skateboarding, surfing and sport climbing proposed for inclusion at Los Angeles 2028
Skateboarding, surfing and sport climbing are set to be added to the core Los Angeles 2028 Olympic programme - but boxing, weightlifting and modern...
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