PNG Women’s game boosted
The Australian Government and Queensland Rugby League will deliver a four-year AUD$9.7 million (about K24.5m) investment to support women’s rugby league and high-performance in...
Kolinisau briefs Fiji 7s with Ravouvou and Tuwai
Osea Kolinisau the newly appointed head coach of the Fiji 7s team conducted his first team briefing Monday.
According to Stonewriters, the session was enriched...
Micronesia drought leaves thousands desperate for food – UNICEF
Thousands of people are being impacted by drought in the Federated States of Micronesia.
The four states - Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei and Kosrae - have...
U.S delivers ‘crucial’ compact deal for Freely Associated States
The United States President Joe Biden has signed into law the Compact of Free Association (COFA) agreements after about a five-month delay.
The new COFA...
Expect ‘no immunity’ on Enga massacre: PNG Police chief
No legal immunity will be granted to people found guilty of crimes related to the 18 February massacre in Enga, Papua New Guinea Police...
Stronger together – the Commonwealth celebrates significant 75-year milestone
Today, 56 of the world’s largest countries and smallest islands, across six oceans, continue to stand united and celebrate shared values for Commonwealth Day.
Commonwealth...
Pacific Islands Caucus co-chairs hail passage of COFA legislation
The co-chairs of the bipartisan House Pacific Islands Caucus are hailing U.S House passage of legislation that renews and funds the Compacts of Free...
Bougainville Peace Agreement was not breached: Internal Security Minister, Peter Tsiamalili Jnr
The recent restructuring of the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary command throughout the country by Commissioner David Manning has irked a few provincial political...
Millions to benefit from access to justice measures agreed by Commonwealth law ministers
Millions of Commonwealth citizens will benefit from improved people-centred access to justice as law ministers concluded their meeting in Zanzibar today with a package...
U.S passes deal to fund Pacific Islands pacts after delays
The U.S Congress has passed legislation that will fund key U.S agreements with Pacific Island nations, in an outcome that will spark relief across...
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WHO warns Pacific Health systems face growing climate and funding pressures
Pacific Island countries are facing growing pressure on their health systems from climate change, workforce shortages and limited funding, with seven Pacific countries yet...
ADB warns Pacific, Asia coastal flood damage could top US$172 billion by 2050
Coastal flood damage across Asia and the Pacific could rise to between US$172 billion and US$199 billion annually by 2050 without stronger adaptation measures,...
‘Serious questions to answer’: Labour slams Luxon over Israel’s Pacific Islands Forum move
-New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has "serious questions to answer" over Israel becoming a partner of the region's main political decision-making institution, Labour's...