Pacific envoys gather to tackle visa exploitation risks
Pacific Island envoys in Australia will gather to discuss a labour scheme that has been criticised as being a breeding ground for slavery-like conditions.
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“Narco-subs” in the Pacific demonstrates need for effective maritime security cooperation
Criminals are always looking for an edge. Listening to what the Pacific needs and coordinating maritime security responses will help blunt the threat.
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Cape Town welcomes HSBC SVNS back to the Mother City
Captains of the world’s best 12 men’s and women’s rugby sevens teams gathered on a rooftop in view of the iconic Table Mountain on...
NRL’s PNG team expected to be confirmed next week
The NRL is expected to confirm as early as next week a team from Papua New Guinea will enter the competition later this decade.
The...
Vanuatu voter registration closes today, 500 voters required to register new political party
Voters have until 5pm today (03 December) to register to vote in the Snap Election on 14 January 2025, including the by-election for the...
Pacific police taking decisive action to eliminate cyber threats
A policing expert in the Pacific says that as cyber threats become more sophisticated, the role of governments and organisations in safeguarding their assets...
American Samoa granted observer status in Forum Fisheries Agency
American Samoa's director of Marine and Wildlife Resources Taotasi Archie Soliai is ecstatic that American Samoa has been granted observer status in the Forum...
Landmark climate change hearings represent largest ever case before world court
A record number of oral statements are expected to be presented to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) as highly awaited public hearings on...
Handful of countries responsible for climate crisis, top court told
A handful of countries should be held legally responsible for the ongoing impacts of climate change, representatives of vulnerable states have told judges at...
‘Respect our sovereignty’: Palau tells China ahead of Taiwanese president’s Pacific tour
Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr on Monday urged China to respect Palau’s sovereignty and international law, just days ahead of a contentious visit by...
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Pacific governments warned of investor-state dispute risks linked to deep-sea mining
Pacific governments could face costly investor claims if they change environmental or regulatory policies around deep-sea mining, according to a new report warning that...
MSG Secretariat and Pacific Fusion Centre sign letter of exchange to strengthen regional peace...
The Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Secretariat and the Pacific Fusion Centre (PFC) Tuesday signed a Letter of Exchange formalising their commitment to strengthen cooperation...
‘This is a difficult task’: PNG parliament to finally address Bougainville decision
Papua New Guinea's prime minister has urged the nation to appreciate the gravity of the decision on Bougainville that parliament is to debate this...