PNG’s Dr Maima overcomes 8-years of struggle to earn FNU Doctorate
As Dr Peter Maima stepped onto the stage at the Fiji National University (FNU) graduation ceremony to receive his doctoral scroll, it felt almost...
World leaders rally for ‘full-speed’ climate action ahead of COP30
At a high stakes virtual summit on Wednesday, UN Secretary-General António Guterres and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva brought together 17 national...
Pacific Islands call for stronger global support amid rising challenges
The Pacific Islands Forum has urged global and regional partners to align more closely with Pacific-led priorities as the region faces mounting challenges, from...
Motion of no confidence brewing ahead of Vanuatu Parliamentary session
Multiple sources from registered political parties have confirmed that a possible motion of no confidence against Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat is brewing ahead...
U.S deputy Secretary of State Landau meets with Tonga PM Eke and PIF SG Waqa
U.S deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau held talks Wednesday with a senior delegation from the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), including Tonga’s Prime Minister...
Forum chair leads high-level Pacific Resilience Facility capitalisation advocacy with global partners
The Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Tonga and Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum, Dr 'Aisake Valu Eke, together with the Pacific Islands...
Tuvalu remembers heroism and hope on the anniversary of Funafuti bombing
Today, Tuvalu marks Te Aso o te Paula, the 82nd anniversary of the bombing of Funafuti in 1943—a day of remembrance, resilience, and renewed...
Australian Coalition plans Pacific labour review, unclear on aid
Major change is on the way for Pacific seasonal workers and, possibly, the government's flagship Pacific visa should Peter Dutton take office on 03...
New Caledonia talks to resume this month, but differences remain
By Nic Maclellan
New Caledonian political leaders and the French government are scheduled to resume political status talks on 29 April, when France’s Overseas Minister...
Japan, Fiji and PNG bid for U19 World Cup spot in East Asia-Pacific Qualifier
The next pathway event on the road to the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 in Zimbabwe and Namibia begins on Thursday with...
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Australia to supply assault rifles to PNG
Australia is set to supply 3,500 new Australian Combat Assault Rifles (ACAR) to the Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF), along with improvements to...
Defence Minister warns ‘Don’t Even Try’ to test military
Fiji's Minister for Defence Pio Tikoduadua has warned against attempting to break into the Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) installations, indicating the seriousness...