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Tuvalu, one of the world’s most remote nations, has unveiled its first ever ATMs, at the headquarters of the National Bank of Tuvalu in the village of Vaiaku on Funafuti, the country’s main island. Tuesday’s ceremony marked a historic shift for the island nation of 12,000 people, which has never before had access to electronic banking. Attended by prime minister...

Frustration is starting to show as the Fijian Drua fights for survival in the race for the top six spots in the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season. Head coach Glen Jackson told reporters in Nadi that not starting their games well in the past weekends is something they have continued to talk about. The equation for them is simple - win...

The United States is not going anywhere and stands united with its Pacific allies in addressing threats to the region, especially from China. That was a key message Jean Lee, the presidential chair of the U.S-funded East-West Centre in Hawaii, sought to convey in an exclusive interview with PMN. Lee earlier met with New Zealand's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister,...

Vanuatu leader of the Opposition says they will not support the proposed amendment to Article 43 of the Constitution that seeks to prevent Parliament from passing a motion of no confidence within 12 months after a Prime Minister (PM) is elected. Leader of the Opposition and Member of Parliament for Port Vila Constituency, Alatoi Ishmael Kalsakau, confirmed this to the...

Forum deputy Secretary General, Desna Solofa has called for immediate and practical action to address the growing impacts of climate change on Pacific communities at the regional consultation on the draft implementation plan for the Pacific Regional Framework on Climate Mobility. “As you are all well aware, the Framework on Climate Mobility was endorsed at the 52nd Pacific Island Forum...

Deep-sea mining firm Impossible Metals said on Tuesday that it has asked U.S federal officials to launch a commercial auction for access to deposits of nickel, cobalt and other critical minerals off the coast of American Samoa. The waters around the Pacific Ocean territory are estimated to contain large amounts of potato-shaped rocks known as polymetallic nodules filled with the...

Fiji and New Zealand will work together ever more closely to navigate the challenging strategic environment, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Peters says. “New Zealand and Fiji share an indispensable partnership in the Pacific,” Mr Peters says, following his meeting in Nadi last night with Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka. “In these uncertain times, the Fiji-New Zealand relationship must deliver...

As Nauru moves towards a change in a banking service provider, the Nauru Government encourages the general public including state owned entities (SOEs) to take the necessary steps as soon as possible to set up new bank accounts with the new provider, the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA). The urgency in opening new accounts is important for the smooth transition...

Papua New Guinea's foreign minister says he personally hopes Labor wins the Australian election, stating the incumbent government had done “a tremendous job” of rebuilding relationships in the Pacific. He also confirmed PNG's cabinet had cleared the way for negotiations on a new treaty that would see Papua New Guineans serve in the Australian Defence Force. PNG's Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko...

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has successfully retained his position, commending Members of Parliament from both the government and opposition sides for upholding democratic processes. Marape highlighted the exercise of Section 50 of the Constitution, which guarantees the right to aspire to public office. “These are constitutional provisions. I want to thank members on both sides of the House,”...