President Toroama warns PNG Parliament debate will test Bougainville’s independence mandate
President Ishmael Toroama says the overwhelming mandate delivered by Bougainville voters in the 2019 referendum is facing a critical test as Papua New Guinea’s...
Fiji PM not ruling out civil servants paycuts
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says Government has not ruled out further pay cuts for civil servants to mitigate global shock in fuel price affecting...
Trade growth must benefit all Pacific People, says Forum DSG Solofa
Trade in the Pacific must deliver benefits beyond economic growth and ensure opportunities reach women, vulnerable groups and communities that have traditionally been left...
Moana Pasifika collapse laid bare as liquidators reveal $8.2 million debt
The extent of Moana Pasifika's financial difficulties has been revealed in the first report from the club's liquidators which shows the franchise entered liquidation...
Fiji Drua women name 10 debutants for season opener
Fiji Drua Women have named an exciting matchday squad featuring ten debutants for their opening round clash of the 2026 Super Rugby Women’s season...
Japan, Palau align on PALM11 and Pacific priorities
Japan has pledged continued support for Palau and closer cooperation ahead of key Pacific regional meetings, following talks between Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu...
PNG PM calls for unity, respect and constitutional process as Parliament begins historic Bougainville discussions
PNG Prime Minister, James Marape has called on Papua New Guinea to approach the Bougainville question with wisdom, respect, and unity as Parliament begins...
Australia reaffirms commitment to Tuvalu during Governor-General’s visit
Tuvalu's Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Finance and Economic Development, Panapasi Nelesone, has highlighted climate change and support for Tuvaluans relocating to Australia...
Amata pushes for Deep Seabed Mining moratorium near American Samoa
American Samoa’s Delegate to the U.S. Congress, Uifa’atali Amata, has renewed her call for a moratorium on deep seabed mining near the territory, warning...
The Pacific Was Always Home – Now Meli is Protecting It
Before dawn breaks over the Pacific, Lieutenant Ratu Meli Baivatu often finds himself standing quietly on deck, surrounded by nothing but ocean and darkness....
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President Toroama announces final position on Bougainville independence
The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) has formally outlined its final position on Bougainville’s political future, proposing a clear and peaceful pathway towards self-government and...
Australia withholds Pacific climate fund reports over risk of diplomatic ‘damage’ with Tuvalu
Australia has refused to release internal papers about a trust fund for a climate-vulnerable Pacific nation, telling AFP the documents could inflict diplomatic “damage”.
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Indigenous journalists are more than crisis contacts, PMN reporter tells global media forum
International media organisations need to stop treating Indigenous journalists as emergency contacts and start working with them as genuine partners, a Pacific media representative...