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...
Urgent appeal for charges to be dropped as senior Samoan journalist heads back to court in criminal libel case
Samoa’s media community is watching closely as senior journalist and JAWS president Lagi Keresoma heads back to court this week on criminal libel charges.
The...
Tonga PM calls for Pacific to turn economic ambition into action
Pacific Island countries have the ambition to build resilient and sustainable economies but need greater access to capital, expertise and technology to turn those...
Ditching diesel could save Pacific nations almost $1b
Australia's Pacific neighbours could save almost $1 billion (US$700 million) a year by swapping fossil fuel imports for renewable energy - and cover the...
Pacific worker reprieve in coalition migration target
Pacific workers in Australia will not be reduced under proposed opposition changes to migration numbers.
The coalition are yet to unveil their proposed numbers for...
U.S territories hit out at Trump plan to explore deep sea mining in the Pacific
A U.S government plan to lease out millions of hectares of seabed near the Mariana Trench for deep sea exploration has drawn opposition from...
Reverend Dr Jolami Lasawa elected President of Fiji Methodist Church for 2027
The Methodist Church in Fiji has announced the election of Reverend Dr Jolami Lasawa as President-elect, following the election held during the Church’s 2026...
Bougainville on drought alert as El Niño raises risk of water shortages
The Autonomous Bougainville Government(ABG) has placed Bougainville on 'high watch' for drought and water-security risks as an El Niño event increases the likelihood of...
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Timor Leste key to Australia’s regional security network: Aust deputy PM Marles
Australia sees Timor-Leste as a critical link in its regional security network, with Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles saying a new defence framework with...
It’s time for WCPFC to commit to a biodegradable FAD transition
By Holly Koehler and Dr Gala Moreno
The science is clear. Solutions exist. And resources are within reach.
Non-entangling and biodegradable fish aggregating devices (bio-FADs)—made...
Pacific launches gender action plan to make tourism more inclusive
Pacific tourism organisations have been given a new regional action plan and practical tools to strengthen gender equality, support women’s economic participation and improve...