China to deepen alignment between BRI and Connect PNG Programme
China will deepen the strategic alignment between the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and Papua New Guinea (PNG)’s Connect PNG Programme, welcome PNG to...
WMO calls for more investment in integrated weather and climate services
The global transition to renewable energy will require greater investment in integrated weather and climate services, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) said on Monday.
This...
Papua New Guinea assesses damage after powerful earthquake
Disaster relief workers in Papua New Guinea were assessing the extent of damage in a remote region Monday following a powerful magnitude 7.0 earthquake.
Some...
Pacific trade deal ‘will make mockery of UK’s climate ambitions’
The UK’s membership of a Pacific trade agreement will result in more deforestation overseas, endanger animal welfare and “make a mockery” of the government’s...
Learning as we go: Fijian Drua coach Byrne
Following their goal of a double win in front of their home crowd, Fijian Drua coach believes this is a “learn as we go”...
Bill to repeal MIDA Act tabled in Fiji Parliament
Fiji's Attorney General Siromi Turaga has tabled the bill to repeal the Media Industry Development Act 2010.
While tabling the bill, Turaga said there is...
PNG PM Marape says Sir Rabbie a great statesman
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has described the late former prime Minister Sir Rabbie Namaliu as a great statesman.
“Papua New Guinea has...
Solomon Islands and China security pact ‘non-issue’
The security pact Solomon Islands and China signed following the 2021 November riot in Honiara is now a non-issue, according to Albert Kabui, the...
Forum Election Observers complete first Mission to Federated States of Micronesia
A Pacific Islands Forum Election Observer Team has completed it’s first every deployment to the Federated States of Micronesia General Election.
The Forum Observer Mission...
U.S boosts anti-China Pacific push with embassy in Vanuatu
The Biden administration said Friday that the U.S will open an Embassy in the South Pacific island nation of Vanuatu in its latest move...
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Fiji Media Association slams Australia over lack of real support for Pacific Media
Fiji Media Association (FMA) General Secretary Stanley Simpson has accused Australia of failing to properly support Pacific media, saying funding has focused more on...
USP Journalism head says Pacific Media aid driven by geopolitics
The head of Journalism at the University of the South Pacific (USP) says media aid in the Pacific is shaped more by geopolitics and...
Pacific nations unite to strengthen fisheries surveillance through operation Tui Moana 2026
Pacific Island countries have once again demonstrated the power of regional cooperation in protecting the region’s valuable fisheries resources following the successful completion of...