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The president of the Autonomous Bougainville government (ABG) has accused the Australian deputy prime minister and defence minister of “veiled threats” and “intimidation” over comments made during his visit to Papua New Guinea last week. Richard Marles was asked about Bougainville’s future during a joint press conference with the PNG prime minister, James Marape, at Port Moresby last Thursday. Marles said:...

Talks among Vanuatu political parties have started for the formation of a coalition government following last Thursday's snap election. RNZ Pacific correspondent said the talks have started as it appears that none of the political parties who contested the October 13 snap election won a simple majority in the 52-seat parliament. Sources from former government, and former opposition members have revealed...

A Pacific media expert says Fiji is still not a fully-fledged democracy and is recovering from the impacts of the 2006 coup - the country's fourth since gaining independence 52 years ago. The University of the South Pacific's (USP) head of journalism associate professor Dr Shailendra Singh said Fiji's transition from authoritarianism to greater democracy is an ongoing process. Singh said...

The Pacific region is facing a perfect storm of climate change-induced disasters and debt burdens according to a new report. After the pandemic and international cost of living increasing, the stability of the Pacific is predicted to be catastrophic as climate change burdens economies even further. The Twin Cloud report by Caritas Oceania and Jubilee Australia Research Centre is the first...

An incredible game of rugby that Fiji dominated for long periods was only settled in the dying seconds as Karalaini Naisewa scored under the posts. Fiji’s first-ever Rugby World Cup win had looked in jeopardy when Libbie Janse van Rensburg put South Africa in front for the first time in the match in the 79th minute. But Fiji kept their nerve...

Fiji leapfrogged five teams including Samoa to 16th following their last-gasp 21-17 win over South Africa Sunday The win, their first in the Rugby World Cup 2021 means they keeps their hopes of progressing further in the competition alive. It did not come easy, the Fijiana had to fight until the final whistle for the win. Two disallowed tries, great defense by...

The Kangaroos have launched their World Cup title defence with a 42-8 win over a committed Fiji Bati outfit at Headingley Stadium. A double to winger Josh Addo-Carr and a starring role off the bench by hooker Harry Grant provided the impetus for Australia's victory. Five-eighth Cameron Munster showed his class throughout the Test and was rewarded with the player of...

oa Samoa has been handed a rough reminder at the 2022 Rugby League World Cup that a team of superstars doesn't necessarily win games. The reminder came from host nation, England, who ran in 10 tries to annihilate a lacklustre looking Toa Samoa team, 60-6, on Sunday morning. The Junior Paulo-led team packed with the best of the NRL and...

The New Zealand Government has announced further pandemic support for Pacific Island countries with vaccine boosters, COVID-19 anti-viral treatments, and by strengthening the capacity of the health workforce to respond to further pandemics. “The impact of COVID-19 is still being felt around the world, including the Pacific. As we continue our re-connections this year we have a clear focus on...

Australia's foreign minister announces education funding of at least $20 million (US$12.6 million) over five years in Nauru focusing on “long term change”. Minister Penny Wong who is visiting Nauru for the day, first meeting with President Russ Kun and Cabinet, announced the news to students of Nauru Secondary School, 14 October, saying Australia is committed to another decade and...