PNG Parliament passes Vagrancy Act
Papua New Guinea Parliament has passed the Vagrancy Act which provides that one can be declared a vagrant if they are found not “a...
Weather Ready for All: GEDSI Strategy launched for inclusive disaster preparedness
In a landmark moment for Pacific climate resilience, the Pacific Leaders Weather Ready Pacific (WRP) Programme being implemented by SPREP has launched its Gender...
Solomon Islands PM Manele reshuffles Cabinet, insists ‘no crisis’ as Government holds firm
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele, has announced a series of ministerial appointments to ensure continuity and stability in Government following recent changes within...
Fiji and Australia launch major Climate adaptation initiative to strengthen flood resilience
Fiji and Australia have launched a major new initiative to strengthen resilience to flooding across the country, marking a significant milestone in the two...
Guam less than 1,000 miles away from Japan’s planned nuclear waste dump island Minamitorishima: Senator Parkinson
Guam Senator Will Parkinson is concerned about the potential fallout effects to Guam over reports that Japan plans to designate its distant island of...
Cook Islands to regain Auckland consul office & ease proof of identity woes – PM Brown
In meet-and-greet with Cook Islands community elders in Auckland on Friday, Cooks PM Mark Brown articulates his vision for his people in Aotearoa and...
Reciprocal visa confirmed ahead of the PNG Chiefs’ entry into NRL
The Papua New Guinea Government has announced a specialised visa product to streamline travel for fans, players, and officials ahead of the PNG Chiefs’...
Fijian Drua and Blues to honour Joeli Vidiri with memorial trophy
Former dual rugby international, the late Joeli Vidiri, will be honoured in a new memorial challenge between the Fijian Drua and the Auckland Blues.
The...
PNG among 12 countries hit by new U.S visa bond rule
The United States State Department is expanding its visa bond programme to 50 countries, including Papua New Guinea, requiring some travelers to pay up...
Cook Islands PM Brown reaffirms relationship with NZ
Prime Minister Mark Brown has reaffirmed that the Cook Islands’ relationship with Aotearoa New Zealand 'remains enduring, grounded in shared history, values, and mutual...
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U.S to link Pacific drug investigations with South Asia crime networks
The United States is looking to connect its law enforcement operations in the Pacific with expertise and investigations in South Asia as criminal networks...
Fiji should retain immunity for 1987 and 2006 coups says Deputy DPP Rabuku
Fiji should retain the immunity provisions covering the 1987 and 2006 coups because they were guarantees made to the coup leaders in exchange for...
U.S links Pacific drug trade to Latin American networks
The United States says Latin American drug trafficking networks are increasingly using contacts and distributors in Pacific Island countries to move and sell illicit...