Nauru confirmed as host of 2026 Micronesian Games
The Micronesian Games Council (MGC) confirmed Nauru will host the 2026 Micronesian Games during a virtual meeting held Saturday, 23 July.
The MGC voted unanimously...
New Zealand’s new far, far north? Tokelau set to decide its future
By Samson Samasoni
Since 1925, Tokelau has been a New Zealand ‘colony’. That’s set to change – but this trio of atolls 500km north...
Pacific forced to deal with consequences of climate change: COP26 President
The Pacific is forced to deal with the consequences of greenhouse gas emissions generated largely by emerging countries that are a long way from...
USP student pleads to COP26 President on the future of the Pacific people
University of the South Pacific (USP) student Salote Nasalo has pleaded to COP26 President Alok Sharma about the future of the Pacific people as...
Monkeypox vaccine: WHO urges countries to share data on effectiveness
As Monkeypox cases reach over 18,000 in 78 countries, the World Health Organisation (WHO)on Wednesday, recommended targeted vaccination for those exposed to someone infected...
PM Mata’afa and delegation arrive in American Samoa for Samoa Talks
Samoan Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mataafa and delegation that includes five Cabinet Ministers and officials, were welcomed by American Samoa Governor Lemanu Peleti Mauga...
Challenges for the Pacific Islands Forum: Between Cohesion and Disintegration?
The Pacific Islands Forum is torn between competing influences. This will have consequences for the Forum’s cohesion.
By Professor Stephanie Lawson
Just a few years...
Fiji 3-1 Solomon Islands: Hosts will face Papua New Guinea in OFC Women’s Nations Cup final
Host nation Fiji will face Papua New Guinea in the OFC Women’s Nations Cup 2022 final after beating the Solomon Islands 3-1 in front...
Papua New Guinea advance to Women’s Nations Cup final with 3-0 win over Samoa
Papua New Guinea are into the final of the OFC Women’s Nations Cup 2022 after beating Samoa 3-0 at the HFC Bank Stadium in...
‘It means alot to us’ – Tuvalu thrilled to be at Games
The Commonwealth Games hold a special place for Tuvalu athletes, whose sportspeople rarely get the chance to compete on a global stage.
Tuvalu's National Olympic...
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Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has urged major powers to keep the Pacific out of military rivalry after China fired a nuclear-capable...
Solomon Islands PM Wale condemns missile test over Pacific Region
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