Marking one year since the release of the administration’s Indo-Pacific strategy
Following the release of the Indo-Pacific Strategy in February 2022, the United States, in coordination with allies and partners, has taken historic strides to...
Papua New Guinea go down to Panama
A stunning opening goal has seen Papua New Guinea go down to Panama 2-0 in their FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Qualifier in Auckland.
The...
Fijian Drua expectations don’t change: Byrne
Most of the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua players stuck to their roles in the last two Super Rugby Pacific warm-up matches against the Rebels...
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...
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MCC touts Pacific, Fiji partnerships as strategic alternative to China’s Belt and Road
The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) has highlighted its work in Fiji and the wider Pacific as part of a broader U.S strategy to strengthen...
Vanuatu Opposition demands Gov’t apology over failed Matthew and Hunter negotiations
Vanuatu Opposition Leader Alatoi Ishmael Kalsakau has called on Prime Minister Jotham Napat and Deputy Prime Minister Johnny Koanapo to apologise to the people...
Indigenous leaders tell governments ‘no more tokenism’ before COP31
As Pacific communities lose homes, coastlines and even the resting places of their ancestors to rising seas, Indigenous have delivered a blunt message to...