Six PNG police officers charged with distributing meth
In a major crackdown on distribution of methamphetamine in Papua New Guinea, six police officers from National Capital District (NCD) and Central are now...
Fiji debt high before COVID, cyclones: World Bank
Fiji was facing a debt issue before the COVID-19 pandemic and three tropical cyclones hit the country and made things worse, says the World...
President Yoon to host inaugural Korea-Pacific Islands Summit in May
President Yoon Suk Yeol will host a summit with leaders from Pacific island nations in May to discuss ways to expand cooperation between Korea...
NZ deputy PM’S visit in Fiji to recconect, and strengthen ties
“New Zealand has been a steadfast friend of Fiji, providing assistance in times of need and supporting our development efforts. Fiji and New Zealand...
‘No one was prepared’: Vanuatu feels cost of climate crisis
On the waterfront in Port Vila, Mark Philips runs an adventure tours business.
He bought U Power Sea Adventures, which guides holidaymakers through the waters...
New Zealand and Australian Army Chiefs sign Plan ANZAC
The Bilateral Service Cooperation Plan creates a formalised framework for many well-established work streams between the two armies, including sustained cooperation across strategic engagement,...
Wage bill challenge for Fiji public sector
Managing the civil service wage bill is becoming a massive challenge for Fiji.
The World Bank’s Fiji Public Expenditure Report 2023 states this is despite...
Revisiting the Green Climate Fund in the Pacific
The Fund is providing important support but access remains a challenge. Australia re-joining could make the difference
By Georgia Hammersley, Roland Rajah
Global climate funds have...
Australian Sports Minister vows to deliver “world-leading” infrastructure in time for Brisbane 2032
Australian Sports Minister Anika Wells has vowed to deliver purpose-built infrastructure to ensure a "world-leading" environment in time for the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics...
Coach Byrne impressed with Fijian Drua’s physicality
-Fijian Drua coach Mick Byrne is impressed with the level of physicality the side has shown in the past seven matches of the Super...
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France reaffirms commitment to Pacific disaster preparedness with €1 million contribution
As funding for humanitarian preparedness becomes increasingly constrained worldwide, the Pacific Community (SPC) has welcomed the Government of France’s €1 million (US$1.16 million) contribution...
Stop selling arms to Indonesia, West Papuans urge Netherlands
The United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) has called on the Netherlands to stop selling arms to Indonesia.
Representatives of the ULMWP were this...
Court to decide Solomon Islands PM’s fate on 01 May in Court of appeal...
After three weeks of intense legal arguments, the nation now waits for 01 May, when the Solomon Islands Court of Appeal will deliver a...