Australia-Papua New Guinea security agreement concerns China, says PNG’s top diplomat
By Harlyne Joku
Beijing has raised concerns about a proposed security agreement between Papua New Guinea and Australia, the Pacific island country’s foreign minister said...
UN to start taking deep-sea mining applications this July
The International Seabed Authority (ISA) will start accepting applications in July from companies that want to mine the ocean's floor, a decision that came...
Fiji PM Rabuka justifies use of Standing Order 51 to fast-track the repeal of the Media Bill and Itaukei Land Trust Amendment bill
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has justified the Government’s use of Standing Order 51 to fast-track the repeal of the Media Industry Development (Repeal)...
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...
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Australia chases next Pacific treaty after Fiji win
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