Fighting ‘fake news’ in the Pacific
BBC Media Action has been working across the Pacific Islands since 2024, training and mentoring journalists in Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Tonga,...
Manele backs Peter Shanel for PM, urges calm ahead of Solomon Islands leadership vote
Solomon Islands caretaker Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele delivered an emotional and reflective final press conference on Wednesday, calling on Solomon Islanders to uphold peace,...
PNG expands Pacific ties with new embassy plans
Papua New Guinea will open three new embassies in the Pacific, strengthening its diplomatic presence across Micronesia, Polynesia, and Melanesia.
The new missions will be...
Live rounds, pistol magazine discovered, not part of Fiji Military inventory
A pistol magazine containing 11 live 9mm rounds was discovered near Makoi Monday, triggering a joint investigation by the Republic of Fiji Military Forces...
Melanesian Summit highlights Marine Protection 30-by-30 mission
The Melanesian Ocean Summit at APEC Haus, Port Moresby, focuses on ocean finance and the Blue Economy Initiative, as Pacific leaders renew calls to...
“Melanesia must lead”: Jelta Wong calls for stronger ocean protection
Papua New Guinea Minister for Fisheries and Marine Resources Jelta Wong has called on Melanesian nations to take stronger leadership in protecting the region’s...
MSG ready to work with members
The Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) is ready to work closely with member countries to protect the ocean and strengthen communities during the Melanesian Ocean...
Papua New Guinea to protect Coral-rich Marine “Highway” for Sharks, Dolphins, Whales and Rays
The largest "no-take" marine protected area in Melanesia will safeguard gray reef sharks, manta rays, green turtles, dolphins and seabirds, all while supporting country's...
Fijian Drua coach Jackson names starting line-up against Waratahs
Fijian Drua Head Coach Glen Jackson has named a strong side for their Round 14 clash against the NSW Waratahs at the HFC Bank...
Nauru Parliament backs move to rename nation as Naoero
The Parliament of Nauru has unanimously approved a constitutional amendment to officially rename the country as Naoero, marking a major step toward recognising the...
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Fiji general election campaign officially commences today
Fiji’s Electoral Commission has declared the campaign period for the country’s general election open effective from today, 25 May 2026.
The campaign period will end...
Pacific Police chiefs back Joint fight against Transnational Crime
Pacific Police Chiefs have pledged stronger regional cooperation to combat organised crime, illicit drugs and corruption following the first Pacific Transnational Crime Summit held...
WCPFC launches independent review on support for developing states
The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) has launched a call for independent experts to review how the Commission is implementing Article 30...