Deep sea mining company waits for regulations to kick in to start work
The head of a Canadian deep-sea mining company start-up says he wants to wait for regulations to be in place before starting “commercial-scale nodule...
Unleashing the Blue Pacific’s Potential: Empowering Cities for a Sustainable Future
By Omar Siddique, Economic Affairs Officer, Henry Cocker, Engagement Advisor, Sustainable Development, Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, Portia Dugu, Pacific Regionalism Adviser, Pacific Islands Forum...
The rising value of Papua New Guinea’s strategic geography
By Euan Graham
Last week, Lloyd Austin became the first U.S defence secretary to visit Papua New Guinea, en route to the AUSMIN conclave...
Japan will bring a different style of game –Flying Fijians coach Raiwalui
After two physical battles against Pacific brothers Tonga and Samoa, Flying Fijians prepare themselves for a different type of challenge against a plucky Japan...
Football Federation of Samoa grateful to host Fifa boss
The President of the Football Federation of Samoa (FFS) has expressed his sincere gratitude towards the F.I.F.A. President Gianni Infantino and his delegation for...
What is your fear on independence for Bougainville: President Toroama
Bougainville President Ishmael Toroama has called on Prime Minister James Marape to spell out clearly and honestly his fears about Bougainville obtaining Independence from...
Fiji’s Home Affairs Minister Tikoduadua applauds China as a strong ally
Fiji's Home Affairs Minister Pio Tikoduadua has praised China as a trusted development partner and a steadfast supporter during times of need.
Speaking at the...
PNG Minister for Petroleum and Energy declares 30-day state of emergency due to fuel shortages
Papua New Guinea Minister for Petroleum and Energy Kerenga Kua has used his powers under the National Energy Authority Act 2021 and Essential Services...
8th MACFEST to be hosted in Fiji with first ever Melanesian Pageant
The two-week 7th Melanesian Arts and Culture Festival (MACFEST) officially ended on Sunday 31July with Vanuatu Prime Minister Ishmael Kalsakau passing the torch to...
Australia should offer our ‘Pacific family’ access rather than simply reacting to China
By Joanne Wallis
During his recent speech at the Solomon Islands National University, Minister for International Development and the Pacific Pat Conroy said “strategic...
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Vanuatu seeks faster access to climate funds as needs outpace delivery
Climate funding commitments grow but remain difficult to unlock at the pace Pacific island communities need, according to regional officials and development partners.
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Bougainville MP challenges PNG lawmakers to ‘have some guts’ on independence vote
A prominent Bougainvillean MP believes Papua New Guinea's parliament will back the autonomous region's drive for independence.
Francesca Semoso, one of four Bougainvillean MPs in...
Amnesty International demands answers over Vakarisi death in military custody
Amnesty International has raised serious concerns over the death of Jone Vakarisi in military custody, saying official accounts have been inconsistent and calling for...