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Tuvalu says attaining global prosperity goals requires boost for poor nations

July 16, 2026 0

While vowing its commitment to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, Tuvalu cited the challenges hindering its progress. For Tuvalu, sustainable development is inseparable...

New Zealand Foreign Minister to meet Ministers from Fiji, Niue and...

July 16, 2026

PM Wale sets to travel to U.S & Japan on eight-day...

July 16, 2026

Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea advance maritime boundary treaty discussions

July 16, 2026

Australia treaties to return to Parliament for ratification: Fiji PM Rabuka

July 16, 2026

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Tuvalu says attaining global prosperity goals requires boost for poor nations

Breaking News July 16, 2026 0

While vowing its commitment to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, Tuvalu cited the challenges hindering its progress. For Tuvalu, sustainable development is inseparable...

New Zealand Foreign Minister to meet Ministers from Fiji, Niue and Samoa

Breaking News July 16, 2026 0

New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters will meet Pacific counterparts from Niue, Fiji and Samoa in Auckland today. “In these uncertain geostrategic times in our...

PM Wale sets to travel to U.S & Japan on eight-day trip

Breaking News July 16, 2026 0

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale will leave for the United States this weekend on an eight-day overseas visit that will also take him...

Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea advance maritime boundary treaty discussions

Breaking News July 16, 2026 0

Legal and technical representatives from the Governments of Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea have successfully concluded a two-day bilateral technical and legal meeting...

Australia treaties to return to Parliament for ratification: Fiji PM Rabuka

Breaking News July 16, 2026 0

Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has confirmed the Vuvale Union and Ocean of Peace Alliance (Veitacini Treaty), signed with Australia on 06 July, will...

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End war on nature and ensure ocean health, UN chief says in message for...

Environment June 11, 2021 0

Ending the “war on nature” must be part of global recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday in his...

Solomons PM due in Australia amid China tension

Election October 5, 2022 0

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will host his Solomon Islands counterpart Manasseh Sogavare against a backdrop of accusations China has influenced the Pacific...

Aimeliik Legislature calls for investigation of AIMSPLA Chairman Sriderio Rengulbai for alleged misconduct in...

Anti-Corruption August 14, 2023 0

By Leilani Reklai The 12th Aimeliik State Legislature passed a resolution requesting Aimeliik Governor Browny Simer to investigate allegations of misconduct in office made...

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PINA Board, Fiji Information Ministry discuss media collaboration, Pacific Media summit preparations

MEDIA April 15, 2026 0

Discussions on strengthening regional media collaboration and preparations for the upcoming Pacific Media Summit took centre stage Tuesday during a courtesy visit by the...

Outcome of discussion: PINA collaboration with USP Journalism Programme

MEDIA April 15, 2026 0

The Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) Board held a productive discussion with the Head of the Journalism Programme at the University of the South...

International concern over Tonga’s debate on death penalty for drug offences

DRUGS June 14, 2024 0

Several international human rights organisations have expressed grave concern over recent discussions in Tonga's Parliament suggesting the extension of the death penalty to drug-related...

Media policy in vetting process: PNG Information Minister

MEDIA February 8, 2024 0

Papua New Guinea’s National Media Development Policy is going through the Social, Law and Order Sector Heads vetting and clearance process before it is...

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Uneven progress, significant gaps: New immunisation estimates must accelerate urgent action in the Western Pacific

July 16, 2026

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Defending champion Argentina reaches World Cup final by beating England 2-1

Football July 16, 2026 0

Defending champion Argentina rallied to beat England 2-1 on Wednesday and reach the World Cup final. Trailing 1-0 going into the last five minutes of...

‘Imagine the stardom’: Potter urges Nawaqanitawase to play for Bati

Rugby League July 16, 2026 0

Mark Nawaqanitawase would do more for rugby league and the World Cup if he played for Fiji instead of Australia, according to new Bati...

‘Our Origin’: Tonga veteran targets revenge on Samoa

Rugby League July 15, 2026 0

Tonga veteran Felise Kaufusi wants to play in one last World Cup and gain revenge over arch rivals Samoa, with a thumping defeat last...

‘I won’t back flip’: Samoa star reveals plan for Cup

Rugby League July 14, 2026 0

Winning a World Cup is the final frontier for Payne Haas and he is fully committed to attempting to do so with Samoa. There had...

‘Rugby league can be a religion in Tonga’: Legacy of 300-game stars

Rugby League July 13, 2026 0

Isaiya Katoa admits he is still starstruck when he plays alongside Daniel Tupou and Jason Taumalolo but the legacy of the first Tongan players...

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WHO Pacific chief pushes global action on oral health crisis

May 20, 2026 0

World Health Organisation (WHO) Western Pacific regional director Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala has called for stronger global investment and political commitment to tackle oral...