PNG liquor ban for three months during election period
Papua New Guinea Police Minister William Onglo plans a three-month liquor ban to be imposed during the election period from 12 May to 29...
Morrison defends relations with Solomon Islands after ‘invasion’ claim
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has today defended Australia's relations with the Solomon Islands despite the Pacific nation's leader slamming critics of its security deal...
Scott Morrison has not spoken to Solomon Islands prime minister since calling election
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has not spoken with the prime minister of Solomon Islands since the Australian election campaign began but insists he wants...
Defence experts’ warning following China’s security deal with Solomon Islands
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‘Increase in intimidation of journalists in PNG’
Renowned Papua New Guinea journalist Scott Waide says that the country has seen an increase in cases of intimidation against journalists in the last...
World Bank to support Disaster Protection for Marshall Islands’
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The smart phone app helping Fijians form healthy eating habits
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Overcoming shocks to create a more resilient, inclusive future for Fiji
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IOC President Bach opens Oceania National Olympic Committee headquarters in Suva
International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach congratulated Oceania National Olympic Committee (ONOC) officials after opening the organisation’s headquarters in Suva.
Bach was among the...
Papua New Guinea launches bid to become NRL’s 18th team
Papua New Guinea has launched a bid to join the NRL as the competition’s 18th team in the next broadcast cycle, receiving the backing...
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Vanuatu becomes 112th State party to Cluster Munitions Convention
The Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM) Presidency has welcomed Vanuatu as the 112th State Party to the Convention, effective 1 March 2026.
In a statement,...
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Palau steps up preparations for 55th Pacific Leaders Meeting
The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Deputy Secretary General Esala Nayasi met Wednesday with Palau Minister of State Gustav Aitaro and members of Palau’s National...