Extension of return of writs date unconstitutional: Former PNG Chief Justice
The two-week extension on the return of writs date in Papua New Guinea has been knocked as unconstitutional.
A former Chief Justice, Sir Arnold Amet,...
Pacific region a priority for France: Vice Admiral Nicolas Vaujour
One of France's most senior defence figures Vice Admiral Nicolas Vaujour has stressed that the Pacific would always be a priority for his military,...
Violence in the PNG elections is the result of broken systems that Australia cannot ignore
By Miranda Forsyth and Gordon Peake
Elections in Papua New Guinea are notoriously volatile and dangerous. But this year’s elections have involved violence, intimidation, corruption...
Shirtless athletes steal the show at Commonwealth Games opening ceremony
Tonga have continued their tradition of having an oiled-up, shirtless flag bearer lead their team at the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games, leaving...
UN General Assembly declares access to clean and healthy environment a universal human right
With 161 votes in favour, and eight abstentions*, the UN General Assembly adopted a historic resolution on Thursday, declaring access to a clean, healthy...
Bougainville MP blames PNG Electoral Commission for election chaos
Re-elected Papua New Guinea MP Tim Masiu says much of the blame for the country's election fiasco can be directed at the Electoral Commission.
The...
USP Council to decide: Fiji Economy Minister
Fijian Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says it is now up to the University of the South Pacific’s Council (USP) to investigate the alleged...
Last repatriation flight before Tonga slowly re-opens border
Tonga’s last repatriation flight arrived Thursday with over 300 passengers, before Tonga's international border opens on 01 August with zero MIQ.
MEIDECC CEO Paula Ma’u...
Fiji begins selection of Private sector developer for 3000 affordable, Climate-resilient homes
Developers have been invited to register interest in a landmark housing project in Fiji, which will provide affordable, climate-resilient homes for 3,000 low and...
Fiji’s buoyant economy supports smaller budget deficits
By Kishti Sen and Tom Kenny, ANZ Senior International Economist
Looming elections usually see incumbent governments loosen constraints in an attempt to accelerate spending...
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IRENA pushes faster fossil fuel exit as electrification becomes key to energy transition
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) says the next phase of the global energy transition must focus on electrification, renewable energy expansion and a...
Cook Islands declares end to dengue outbreak after more than a year
The Cook Islands has officially regained its dengue-free status after going 26 days without a recorded dengue case, the Ministry of Health announced Monday.
Secretary...
Fiji passes sweeping Education bill after nearly 60 years
Fiji’s Parliament has passed the Education Bill 2025, which replaces the Education Act of 1966. Government says the new Education Bill of 2025 is...