U.S launches new project to counter Trafficking in Persons in the Pacific region
The U.S government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), launched a five-year partnership with The Asia Foundation (TAF) worth US$10 million...
Mark Brown country’s ‘preferred PM’
A poll conducted by Cook Islands News has revealed a divided electorate in the lead-up to this year’s election, however a large percentage prefer...
Man hospitalised without Medicare after being set ablaze shows precarity of Pacific Island fruit pickers
A Pacific farmworker who left his fruit picking job to work for a labour hire company ended up in hospital, without access to Medicare,...
Firm’s credit score system for micro-loans a winning fintech tool bound for the Pacific Islands
Since its launch four years ago, a financial technology firm has helped over 20,000 Malaysians overcome their lack of a credit score to access...
Are Australia and New Zealand Compromising on Democratic Ideals in the Pacific?
The best approach to safeguarding democracy in the region is for both countries to demonstrate the prosperity and human flourishing that can flow from...
South Africa win men’s rugby sevens Commonwealth gold with victory over Fiji
South Africa swept aside double Olympic champions Fiji to win men’s rugby sevens gold as Australia clinched the women’s Commonwealth Games title for the...
Australian Women’s Sevens win Commonwealth Games gold as Men fall to New Zealand
The Australian Women's Sevens side have claimed the gold medal at the Commonwealth Games with a 22-12 win over Fiji.
A first-half burst put the...
PNG crowned champions of Oceania after 2-1 win over Fiji
Papua New Guinea have won the OFC Women’s Nations Cup 2022 for the first time after beating host nation Fiji 2-1 in the final...
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,...
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Pacific group urges public submissions on U.S-backed deep-sea exploration proposal
A proposal to explore for deep-sea minerals in international waters between Kiribati, the Cook Islands and French Polynesia is open for public comment until...
Congregational Christian Church of American Samoa passes resolution opposing deep-sea mining
The Congregational Christian Church of American Samoa, the largest church denomination in the territory, has formally declared its strong opposition to deep-sea mining within...
U.S rejects sovereignty fears over Solomons Shiprider deal
The United States has insisted its newly signed Shiprider Agreement with Solomon Islands is designed to strengthen, not undermine, the country’s sovereignty.
And it says...