U.S Defence top official highlights importance of Pacific Island nations
The islands nations of the Pacific play a critical role in the U.S strategic vision for the Indo-Pacific region, said Siddharth Mohandas, the deputy...
Pacific Islanders to bear the long-term impact of looming Fukushima water release: Senator
A Guam senator frowned on the UN nuclear watchdog’s approval of Japan’s plan to discharge 1 million tonnes of water from the Fukushima Daiichi...
World will miss 1.5C warming limit – top UK expert
A leading British climate scientist has told the BBC he believes the target to limit global warming to 1.5C will be missed.
Professor Sir Bob...
Accelerating inclusive climate action remains urgent
“The fight for climate action is also a fight for a more just and equal society,” said UN Climate Change Executive Secretary, Simon Stiell...
U.S plans second Summit with Pacific Island leaders in September
U.S President Joe Biden will host a second summit with leaders of Pacific island nations in September, Joseph Yun, the U.S. official responsible to...
Blinken heads to Tonga, New Zealand, Australia as U.S intensifies Indo-Pacific strategy
U.S Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Tonga, New Zealand and Australia next week as the Biden administration shifts its Indo-Pacific strategy into...
My reflections on the 7th Melanesian Arts and Culture Festival
By Ilan kiloe
As the 7th Melanesian Arts and Culture Festival commences in Port Vila this week, the public parade from seafront stage to...
Pacific Nations Cup: Battleground ready for Flying Fijians versus ‘Ikale Tahi
Fiji and Tonga have named their warriors for their opening 2023 Pacific Nations Cup series clash at Churchill Park, Lautoka on Saturday.
The Flying Fijians...
Australia committed AUD$5.5 million to boost PNG pathway to NRL
Sports diplomacy has taken a turn to uniting borders, foster mutual understanding and promote shared values and this is seen in a AUD$5.5 million...
FIFA Women’s World Cup will leave a legacy for the Pacific: Sarai Bareman
As the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup kicks off in New Zealand and Australia, one of the most powerful figures in football is adamant...
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Veteran Martin leads from front in final PNG campaign
Playing his farewell World Cup campaign for Papua New Guinea, Rhyse Martin has helped steer the Kumuls to a gritty 42-18 win over Lebanon.
Martin...
Tonga crush England in World Cup game of death
England's hopes of reaching the World Cup semi-finals are already on life support after suffering a 30-12 loss to world No.5 Tonga in their...