Australian Coalition promises extra $2bn for Pacific, Timor infrastructure fund
The Australian Coalition has committed another $2bn(US$1.27 billion) of funding by way of campaign promises, this time to build infrastructure in the Pacific Islands...
Global Community in Busan to define Sustainable Future for Life Under Water
By Joyce Chimbi
“As the son of a haenyeo, a traditional Korean female diver, I grew up by the sea, often watching the ocean with...
No room for mistakes for Fijiana XV
The Fijiana XV are intensifying their training in preparation for this weekend’s clash against the Wallaroos in Suva.
Despite head coach Ioan Cunningham’s recent absence...
Sidney Lui to lead Team Niue at Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
Preparations for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow are underway, with Team Niue recently selecting Sidney Lui to lead their delegation.
Lui, a respected sports...
Sogavare joins Opposition as new majority forms ahead of no-confidence vote
Following the mass resignation led by Finance Minister Manasseh Sogavare and several senior ministers on Monday, a new political alignment appears to be taking...
Pacific cardinal says his Pope vote will consider Catholics in PNG, Solomon Islands
Papua New Guinea's Catholic Church cardinal says he will have his region's interests in mind when he votes for the new pope.
The Vatican has...
UN Secretary-General appoints Karla Robin Hershey as Resident Coordinator in Samoa
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Karla Robin Hershey of the United States as the UN Resident Coordinator in Samoa, with the host...
UN warns of $4 trillion shortfall threatening global development goals
Facing a staggering US$4 trillion annual financing gap for development and mounting trade wars, top UN officials on Monday called for urgent action to...
Mitiaro, Atiu, Mangaia and Mauke to be declared smoke-free islands
Cook Islands Health Ministry (Te Marae Ora) will launch a smoke-free campaign next month for these four outer islands, marking their declaration as smoke-free.
According...
Nauru and Banaban leaders forge partnership for sustainable future on Ocean Island
As a step toward fostering collaboration and sustainable development, Republic of Nauru Phosphate Corporation(RONPHOS) and the Rabi Council of leaders, representing the Banaban community,...
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