Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption urges vigilance as CPI highlights corruption risks
The Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) has noted the release of Transparency International’s 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), in which Fiji recorded a...
Technology-facilitated threats are silencing Pacific journalists
By Amantha Perera
“We will burn down the Fiji Sun.” You sit down to start your workday and this is the first thing that flashes...
Corruption Perceptions Index 2025: Pacific leaders falling short on anti-corruption commitments
Corruption remains a persistent challenge across the Pacific, according to the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), released Tuesday by Transparency International.
Pacific leaders are failing...
Sacked Solomon Islands Ministers to get new roles as PM Manele defends Cabinet shake-up
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele says two ministers removed from their portfolios this week will be offered roles on cabinet sub-committees.
Speaking to reporters...
More banks give $15b PNG gas project the cold shoulder
Another 12 banks have pledged not to provide financing for a proposed $15 billion (US$7.78 billion) liquefied natural gas project in Papua New Guinea,...
Solomon Islands faces a graduation it may not be ready for
Moving beyond “Least Developed Country” status may be a sign of growing incomes – but not less vulnerability.
By Alexandre Dayant
In December 2027, Solomon...
Fresh report warns fish fraud extends to one fifth of global catch
Fish fraud is widespread in markets, grocers and restaurants around the world, but a growing number of innovative tools are turning the tide, according...
‘No intention’: Luai makes call on Tigers future
Jarome Luai has delivered his strongest commitment to Wests Tigers to date, claiming he has "no intention" of leaving and declaring: “I'm comfortable in...
Japan Prime Minister’s supermajority could reshape security for the Pacific, experts say
A landslide victory for Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has put her ruling coalition in control of three-quarters of the lower house or Shūgiin.
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Marshallese deported by ICE ‘having the hardest time’
People deported to the Marshall Islands from the United States face a tough road to survival, experiencing difficulties being accepted by locals and often...
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PNG remains exposed to Middle East conflict, former military strategists urge Government to be...
A group of former military strategists have warned the Government that Papua New Guinea ‘is not insulated’ from the conflict in the Middle East...
Papua New Guineans in Middle East to be identified before assistance
Papua New Guinea nationals living and working in the Middle East are yet to be identified before assistance is sought from the Australian government...
Solomon Islands, PNG reaffirm sovereignty in 10th Joint Border talks
The Governments of Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea have completed the 10th Joint Border Committee (JBC) Meeting in Noro, reaffirming their shared commitment...