New Zealand rethinks opposition to deep-sea mining
New Zealand is considering withdrawing its support for an international ban on deep-sea mining, the country's resources minister told AFP on Tuesday.
Resources Minister Shane...
PNG PM Marape congratulates new Vanuatu PM Napat
Prime Minister James Marape on behalf of the Government and people of Papua New Guinea, has extended his congratulations to Jotham Napat on his...
French Overseas Minister Manuel Valls to visit Nouméa for key political talks
French Minister for Overseas Manuel Valls has announced he will travel to New Caledonia on 22 February to pursue talks on the French territory's...
Aussie sports praise Pacific Olympic deal
As part of its sports diplomacy programme, the extension will continue to support Pacific athletes with high-performance training, elite competition, and travel, building on...
Jotham Napat elected Vanuatu’s new Prime Minister
Jotham Napat has been elected as Vanuatu’s new Prime Minister, securing the top post unopposed Tuesday.
Former Prime Minister Charlot Salwai, leader of the Reunification...
PNG achieves milestone in maritime sovereignty
The Papua New Guinea Government has reached a landmark achievement with the formal submission of its geographical co-ordinates under the United Nations Convention on...
Fiji government upholds media freedom, Media leaders gather in Suva
The Fiji coalition government has kept to its promise to ensure there is media freedom and its first step was to repeal the oppressive...
PNG Central Bank Chief appointed amid money laundering investigation
Elizabeth Genia was appointed governor of the Bank of Papua New Guinea despite fighting in court to block a police investigation into suspected money...
New Zealand voices renewed concern as Cook Islands PM eyes agreement with China
New Zealand expressed renewed concern on Monday about the Cook Islands' prime minister travelling to China this week to sign agreements without properly consulting...
Pacific Islands Forum Champions Gender Equality and Social Inclusion through GESI Week
The Pacific Islands Forum in partnership with CROP agencies and key development partners, is facilitating a Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) week from...
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Deep-Sea Mining could begin in Pacific without agreed global rules
Commercial deep-sea mining for critical minerals could begin in the Pacific as early as 2027, despite the absence of an internationally agreed regulatory framework,...
Naoero toughens laws on domestic violence and attacks on police
Naoero has strengthened its laws on domestic violence and offences against police officers, with new measures aimed at protecting victims, preventing intimidation and giving...
Trump administration moves to increase H-1B visa fee to more than $100,000
U.S President Donald Trump's administration on Monday released a proposed regulation to codify an unprecedented fee of more than US$100,000 on new H-1B visas...