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PM Wale wraps up Washington visit with focus on investment and...

July 23, 2026 0

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale has concluded a series of high-level meetings in Washington, aimed at strengthening partnerships and attracting investment to support...

Tokelau fisheries row: NZ rejects claim of increased control

July 23, 2026

Naoero moves to establish Embassy in Israel, deploys scoping mission

July 23, 2026

Pacific minister says government won’t ‘dictate’ to PIF on China missile...

July 23, 2026

More joint sea patrols on cards after China missile

July 23, 2026

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PM Wale wraps up Washington visit with focus on investment and development

Breaking News July 23, 2026 0

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale has concluded a series of high-level meetings in Washington, aimed at strengthening partnerships and attracting investment to support...

Naoero moves to establish Embassy in Israel, deploys scoping mission

Breaking News July 23, 2026 0

The Naoero Government has announced plans to establish an embassy in Israel and will send a scoping mission to assess the requirements for setting...

Pacific minister says government won’t ‘dictate’ to PIF on China missile statement

Breaking News July 23, 2026 0

Pacific Minister Pat Conroy has brushed off questions about whether the Pacific's premier regional body will issue a statement condemning China's intercontinental ballistic missile...

More joint sea patrols on cards after China missile

Breaking News July 23, 2026 0

Australia is not ruling out stepping up joint patrols of the South China Sea following "destabilising" missile testing in the region. Foreign Minister Penny Wong...

NZ and PNG strengthen Defence ties

Breaking News July 23, 2026 0

New Zealand and Papua New Guinea’s Defence relationship continues to grow, with the two countries Wednesday signing an agreement to deepen cooperation and engagement,...

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End war on nature and ensure ocean health, UN chief says in message for...

Environment June 11, 2021 0

Ending the “war on nature” must be part of global recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday in his...

Aimeliik Legislature calls for investigation of AIMSPLA Chairman Sriderio Rengulbai for alleged misconduct in...

Anti-Corruption August 14, 2023 0

By Leilani Reklai The 12th Aimeliik State Legislature passed a resolution requesting Aimeliik Governor Browny Simer to investigate allegations of misconduct in office made...

Solomons PM due in Australia amid China tension

Election October 5, 2022 0

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will host his Solomon Islands counterpart Manasseh Sogavare against a backdrop of accusations China has influenced the Pacific...

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PINA Board, Fiji Information Ministry discuss media collaboration, Pacific Media summit preparations

MEDIA April 15, 2026 0

Discussions on strengthening regional media collaboration and preparations for the upcoming Pacific Media Summit took centre stage Tuesday during a courtesy visit by the...

Outcome of discussion: PINA collaboration with USP Journalism Programme

MEDIA April 15, 2026 0

The Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) Board held a productive discussion with the Head of the Journalism Programme at the University of the South...

International concern over Tonga’s debate on death penalty for drug offences

DRUGS June 14, 2024 0

Several international human rights organisations have expressed grave concern over recent discussions in Tonga's Parliament suggesting the extension of the death penalty to drug-related...

Media policy in vetting process: PNG Information Minister

MEDIA February 8, 2024 0

Papua New Guinea’s National Media Development Policy is going through the Social, Law and Order Sector Heads vetting and clearance process before it is...

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Sport must drive development across Commonwealth, Secretary General tells Ministers

Sport July 23, 2026 0

Commonwealth Secretary General, Shirley Botchwey has called on member countries to recognise sport as a strategic investment in development, saying it can help address...

From awe to confidence as the Fijian Drua back themselves in women’s rugby final...

Rugby July 23, 2026 0

The Fijian Drua believe the biggest change since their opening-round loss to the New South Wales (NSW) Waratahs in the 2026 Super Rugby Women’s...

Legge warns Drua against complacency ahead of final

Rugby July 22, 2026 0

Despite guiding the McDonald’s Fiji Drua Women into a historic home Super Rugby Women’s Grand Final, head coach Mike Legge believes there is still...

Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting to be held ahead of Glasgow 2026 Games

Sport July 21, 2026 0

The 12th Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting (CSMM) will take place in Glasgow, Scotland, on 22 July 2026, in the margins of the 2026 Commonwealth...

McDowall to lead much-changed Scotland as Vakatawa makes Fiji debut

Rugby July 17, 2026 0

Stafford McDowall will captain a Scotland side showing a mammoth 14 changes in Saturday's Nations Championship international against Fiji at Murrayfield. Only Gregor Brown has...

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WHO Pacific chief pushes global action on oral health crisis

May 20, 2026 0

World Health Organisation (WHO) Western Pacific regional director Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala has called for stronger global investment and political commitment to tackle oral...