Japan to set up framework with Pacific Island nations
The Japanese government plans to establish a framework for dialogue with the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Secretariat, a group mainly comprising Pacific Island nations,...
Millions to celebrate Commonwealth Day on 10 March 2025
Millions of people across the world will celebrate Commonwealth Day on Monday, 10 March 2025 with festivals, fairs and faith-based services.
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Samoa Speaker does not have absolute power: Deputy PM Tuala
Samoa's political crisis deepened on Friday as Deputy Prime Minister Tuala Iosefo Ponifasio publicly expressed his growing concerns over the Speaker of the House...
U.S House panel chair: U.S territories require more national support amid escalating threats in the region
American territories in the Pacific need more national support amid growing threats from China and North Korea, according to Representative Jeff Hurd, chair of...
Oceania Rugby extends suspension of Papua New Guinea Rugby Union
Oceania Rugby has extended the suspension of the Papua New Guinea Rugby Union (PNGRU) for an additional six months, issuing a final request to...
Moussa Saleh Batraki appointed Secretary-General of OACPS
Moussa Saleh Batraki of Chad has been appointed Secretary-General of the Organisation of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS) as of 03 March 2025.
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Vanuatu Government to allow only indigenous Ni-Vans to contest elections
Only indigenous Ni-Vanuatu will be able to contest provincial and national elections in a key reform at the top of the government's 100-day plan.
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NZ Security Intelligence Service ‘stronger focus’ on Cook Islands after China agreements, spy boss says
New Zealand Spy boss Andrew Hampton says security risks in the Cook Islands will be an “even stronger focus” for the Security Intelligence Service...
Climate change: La Niña fades, as global heat keeps rising
The weak but significant La Niña weather event that began in December is likely to be brief, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has announced.
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Cook Islands welcomes Marshall Islands’ accession to the Treaty of Rarotonga
The Cook Islands has welcomed the Marshall Islands by signing the South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone Treaty, also known as the Treaty of Rarotonga.
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UN Climate Chief says fossil fuel crisis driving global instability
UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell has warned that rising fossil fuel costs and global instability are putting pressure on economies, calling for...
Tiny Pacific nations face tough choices on food, fuel posed by Iran war
Far-flung Pacific nations are reeling from the impact of a global fuel crisis as authorities scramble to manage energy supplies while families must grapple...
Second PNG Media Summit elevated to regional event
The Media Council of Papua New Guinea (MCPNG) is proud to announce that the 2nd PNG Media Summit 2026 has been elevated to a...