PNG MPs support constitutional review
Several members of Papua New Guinea parliament have thrown their support to change the laws that govern how the Prime Minister is being elected...
Australia, PNG on track to ink security deal
Australia and Papua New Guinea are on track to increase defence co-operation and sign a new security agreement by April.
The foreign ministers are co-chairing...
Visa lottery to offer 3000 Pacific workers Australian residency
Australia will launch a lottery to bring 3000 foreign workers into the country every year under a new law to be proposed that adapts...
Pacific Islanders and leaders welcome new Australia visa lottery scheme
Standing just off the dusty main street of Solomon Islands' capital Honiara, 22-year-old Tiphany Maena is about to set off on a new adventure.
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Home Affairs Ministry to undertake a major Fiji defence review
Fiji's Ministry of Home Affairs will soon be undertaking a defence review.
Minister responsible, Pio Tikoduadua said they have discussed the initiative with Prime Minister...
21st Micronesian Presidents’ Summit paddles together for stronger Micronesia
On 13 February 2023, the government of the Federated States of Micronesia hosted the 21st Micronesian Presidents’ Summit or MPS in Palikir.
Operating under the...
Biden visit to Pacific will push back China inroads in region, experts say
A visit by United States President Joe Biden to the Pacific this year will significantly push back against China’s inroads in the region, experts...
How digital economy can improve livelihoods in the Pacific
UNCTAD sets out the policy actions needed for more people in the region to benefit from digital technologies.
UNCTAD published the first Pacific edition of...
Fiji Drua escape Force fightback 48- 38
The Western Force went down fighting against an entertaining Fijian Drua. Spink and Williams impressing for the full 80, navigating space and powering through...
Fiji 7s coach Gollings names four debutantes for LA and Vancouver 7s
Fijian 7s Coach Ben Gollings has included four debutantes in his 13-member squad for Los Angeles and Vancouver tournaments.
Army duo, Anasa Qaranivalu and Rokoua...
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IMF flags ‘very concerned’ outlook for Pacific as fuel prices rise
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised alarm over the impact of Middle East tensions on Pacific Island economies, warning that rising fuel costs...
Marshall Islands government shuts down at 3pm amid fuel crisis
Most government offices in the Marshall Islands began enforcing a new policy this week of closing by 3pm daily as a way to conserve...
IMF warns energy shock to hit Asia- Pacific
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says rising oil and gas prices linked to the Middle East conflict are set to weaken growth, raise inflation...