PNG investigation into Conflict Islands
The Conflict Group of Islands in Milne Bay province cannot be sold to foreign interests, Papua New Guinea Parliament was told Wednesday.
Deputy Prime Minister...
Fiji 7s team to Rugby World Cup named
Fiji 7s Head Coach Ben Gollings has recalled Olympic gold medalist Sireli Maqala for the Rugby World Cup 7s in Cape Town, South Africa...
Leawere makes a few changes to the Fijian Warriors team for the series decider
Fijian Warriors Head Coach Kele Leawere has made four changes to his starting 15 as they get ready to take on Manuma Samoa in...
World – first initiative will accelerate high- performance women’s rugby in Oceania region
Oceania Rugby is excited to announce the world's first women's rugby Combine programme. It will accelerate rugby development for women in the Pacific and...
Wildfire and floods don’t need to turn into disasters: UN risk report
Hazards such as earthquakes, floods, heatwaves, and wildfires, can be prevented from becoming life-threatening disasters, according to the authors of a UN report launched...
More time to consult on Fiji Electoral Act Amendment Bill : Law Council of Australia
The Law Council of Australia has backed calls made by the Fiji Law Society regarding the proposed Electoral Act Amendment Bill No. 49, which...
Fiji receives $91.7m in reimbursement over eight years for UN peacekeeping missions
The Fijian Government has received a total of $91,780,940.37(US$41,142,298.98) in reimbursement between 2015 and 2022 for our troops in United Nations peacekeeping missions.
Minister for...
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...
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Pacific shipping lifeline faces crisis as experts push wind-powered transition
For many Pacific Island communities, a delayed ship does not just mean inconvenience. It can mean empty store shelves, fuel shortages and isolation.
“Shipping is...
Timor-Leste is vulnerable to ‘infiltration by foreign organised crime’, President José Ramos-Horta says
Timor-Leste is vulnerable to “infiltration by foreign organised crime”, the country’s president, José Ramos-Horta, has warned.
His comments come as Australian federal police (AFP) confirmed...
Fiji Climate Change Minister set key priorities to accelerate Pacific climate action
“1.5 is not negotiable and is a red line grounded in science and in our lived reality.”
This was the strong reminder from Fiji's Minister...