Decaying World War II bombs in Solomon Islands releasing toxic chemicals, new research finds
Coastal communities in Solomon Islands are facing growing health and environmental risks as decaying World War II bombs release toxic chemicals into land and...
PNG PM Marape queried over status of Bougainville
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape says there has been no report or clear study on Bougainville’s autonomous status to this day.
He said...
PNG Parliament passes Vagrancy Act
Papua New Guinea Parliament has passed the Vagrancy Act which provides that one can be declared a vagrant if they are found not “a...
Weather Ready for All: GEDSI Strategy launched for inclusive disaster preparedness
In a landmark moment for Pacific climate resilience, the Pacific Leaders Weather Ready Pacific (WRP) Programme being implemented by SPREP has launched its Gender...
Solomon Islands PM Manele reshuffles Cabinet, insists ‘no crisis’ as Government holds firm
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele, has announced a series of ministerial appointments to ensure continuity and stability in Government following recent changes within...
Fiji and Australia launch major Climate adaptation initiative to strengthen flood resilience
Fiji and Australia have launched a major new initiative to strengthen resilience to flooding across the country, marking a significant milestone in the two...
Guam less than 1,000 miles away from Japan’s planned nuclear waste dump island Minamitorishima: Senator Parkinson
Guam Senator Will Parkinson is concerned about the potential fallout effects to Guam over reports that Japan plans to designate its distant island of...
Cook Islands to regain Auckland consul office & ease proof of identity woes – PM Brown
In meet-and-greet with Cook Islands community elders in Auckland on Friday, Cooks PM Mark Brown articulates his vision for his people in Aotearoa and...
Reciprocal visa confirmed ahead of the PNG Chiefs’ entry into NRL
The Papua New Guinea Government has announced a specialised visa product to streamline travel for fans, players, and officials ahead of the PNG Chiefs’...
Fijian Drua and Blues to honour Joeli Vidiri with memorial trophy
Former dual rugby international, the late Joeli Vidiri, will be honoured in a new memorial challenge between the Fijian Drua and the Auckland Blues.
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Cook Islands and New Zealand sign defence and security pact, $29.8m funding resumes
Cook Islands and New Zealand have today signed a Declaration on Defence and Security, setting out a clear and practical framework for how the...
Australia panel backs defence pact with PNG, moves to formal alliance
A key committee of the Parliament of Australia has recommended ratifying a new defence treaty with Papua New Guinea, a move that would elevate...
Fiji Government sets aside $1.96m for potential evacuation of Fijians in Middle East
Fiji Government has approved a contingency fund of $1.96 million(US$869,670) to support the possible evacuation of Fijian nationals from the Middle East as tensions...