Cook Islands seeking New Zealand expertise for Sovereign Wealth Fund
The Cook Islands government has taken further steps towards establishing a Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF), with officials currently in New Zealand holding discussions with...
Forum SG Waqa stresses unity and accountability at RMI Nuclear Victims Remembrance Day
At the 2025 Nuclear Victims Remembrance Day in the Marshall Islands Monday, Forum Secretary General, Baron Waqa stressed the lasting impacts of nuclear testing...
PNG PM Marape dismisses resignation calls, amid law-and-order challenges
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has firmly dismissed calls for his resignation, characterising them as politically motivated and a dangerous attempt to...
WHO calls for more investment in infection prevention, control in Western Pacific region
A new World Health Organisation (WHO) report released Monday exposed "dangerous gaps" in infection prevention and control systems across six countries in the Western...
24 teams express interest in joining OFC Professional League
The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) has received an impressive 24 expressions of interest for the highly anticipated OFC Professional League, due to kick off...
Uproar in Parliament: Samoa Speaker grants Laauli’s motion of no confidence green light
Samoa Parliament was adjourned Monday following an uproar after Speaker Papalii Lio Masipau granted a contentious second motion of no confidence in less than...
French minister wraps up New Caledonia talks, will return late March
French Minister for Overseas Manuel Valls left New Caledonia on Saturday after a one-week stay which was marked by the resumption of inclusive political...
Global biodiversity agreement mobilises $200 billion boost for nature
Governments on Friday reached agreement on a strategy to raise an additional US$200 billion each year to better protect the world’s flora and fauna...
Micronesia: Activists push for Chuuk islands’ independence
The Chuuk islands — a seemingly idyllic spot in the Pacific Ocean, northeast of Indonesia and north of Australia and Papua New Guinea —...
Second vote of no confidence in Samoa this week
Members of the Fa'atuatua i le Atua Samoa ua Tasi (FAST) party are reaching out to the Human Rights Protection Party (HRPP) in hopes...
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Sāmoa is considering a long-term push to establish its own Super Rugby franchise as it reshapes its future in the sport around homegrown talent...
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