U.S ‘respects’ PNG’s nuclear stance
The United States-Papua New Guinea Defence Cooperation Act (DCA) is built on mutual respect and we respect Papua New Guinea’s position on nuclear matters,...
Fiji’s international visitor survey reveals $2.09 billion in tourism earnings last year
The tourism industry surpassed expectations earning $2.09 billion (US$1.045 billion) between April and December 2022 with majority of the 587,406 holiday makers coming from...
Regional Taskforce meets to tackle biofouling
Biofouling, which refers to the accumulation of organisms such as algae, barnacles, and mollusks on the surfaces of structures submerged in water, poses serious...
All Blacks and Fiji climb World Rugby Men’s Rankings
New Zealand successfully retained the Rugby Championship title, and with it the Bledisloe Cup for at least another year, following a comprehensive 38-7 victory...
Manu Samoa fitness improving
The Manu Samoa players are making progress in their fitness and strength as part of their training regime, says the team's strength and conditioning...
President of FIFA Gianni Infantino visits OFC Member Associations across the Pacific
During his address to the Oceania Football Confederation Congress in Auckland, New Zealand, on 19 July 2023, FIFA President Gianni Infantino stated his intention...
U.S military spies to embed in Australia’s defence department to monitor regional threats
American military analysts will soon be sent to work at the Defence Intelligence Organisation (DIO) in Canberra as both allies intensify joint efforts to...
Macron’s visit fruitful: PNG Marape
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has described as “fruitful” the visit by France’s President Emmanuel Macron as the two countries established cooperation...
New World Bank Funding to strengthen cooperation to combat illegal fishing in the Pacific
The World Bank’s Board of Directors has approved funding for a programme to further strengthen regional collaboration to safeguard the health of the Pacific’s...
Tuvalu foreign Minister Kofe resigns from Parliament
Tuvalu's foreign Minister Simon Kofe has announced his resignation from the island nation Parliament Friday.
“Friends, today in Parliament I made a significant announcement. I've...
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Pacific Trade Ministers back new five-year Aid-for-Trade strategy
Pacific Islands Forum Trade Ministers have endorsed a new five-year Pacific Aid-for-Trade Strategy, reaffirming the region’s commitment to using trade to drive economic development...
Renewable power generation records its fastest growth ever
The Renewable Energy Statistics 2026 released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Tuesday shows that renewable electricity generation grew by 9.8 percent in...
Ocean of peace requires one standard for all
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape’s call for the Pacific to remain “an Ocean of Peace” deserves widespread support.
Few regions have suffered the...