ADB approves US$30 million loan to boost Palau’s recovery from COVID-19
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a US$30 million policy-based loan to help Palau's economy rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic under the Recovery...
Papua New Guinea wants security treaty with Australia -defence minister Marles
Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles said on Wednesday Papua New Guinea had proposed a security treaty between both countries amid increasing tensions in the...
Australia assures PNG citizens on visa issue, position in the region is critical to regional security
Australia has acknowledged the concern raised by Papua New Guineans about the challenges in processes to obtain an Australian visa.
Australian Foreign Minister Senator Penny...
Nauru Parliament dissolved
The Nauru Parliament has been dissolved and election to be held on on 24 September.
“By virtue of the powers in that behalf vested in...
Deadline soon for American Samoa election candidates
The deadline for candidates intending to run in the November general elections in American Samoa for the filing of nominating petitions is 01 September.
The...
Japan-Fiji foreign ministers’ telephone talk
Japan’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Hayashi Yoshimasa Wednesday held a telephone talk with Fijian Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Voreqe Bainimarama.
Minister Hayashi...
Fiji PM Bainimarama urges Fijiana 7s team to do their best in the upcoming sevens tournament
Fijian Prime Minister and President of the Fiji Rugby Union, Voreqe Bainimarama has urged the Fijiana Women's Rugby Sevens Team to play to the...
Fiji Government commits another $3m to Fijian Drua
The Fijian Drua’s journey into the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season received a major boost Wednesday with the Fijian government’s commitment of another $3...
Government must review electoral process: PNG Governor General
Papua New Guinea Governor General, Sir Bob Dadae, has made a strong appeal to the National Government to reform the electoral process before the...
Forum Deputy SG Manoni opens Regional Climate Security Dialogue
Climate change is the single greatest threat to the livelihoods, security and wellbeing of the peoples of the Pacific, says Forum Deputy Secretary General...
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Lord Fakafanua elected Tonga’s new Prime Minister after parliamentary vote
Tonga's Legislative Assembly has elected Lord Fakafanua as the kingdom’s new prime minister following a secret parliamentary ballot this afternoon.
Interim Speaker Lord Tangi...
Pacific health systems at breaking point as Australia, NZ labour schemes drain skilled workers:...
A major new study by the Australia Institute has warned that labour migration policies promoted by Australia and New Zealand are accelerating a health...
TD03F upgraded to tropical depression, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to Fiji
Tropical Disturbance TD03F has been upgraded to a Tropical Depression and is expected to bring heavy rain and strong northerly winds to Fiji over...