Expert fears minister move indicates PNG cooling on Bougainville independence
An Australian academic believes the Papua New Guinea Government might be preparing to walk away from the idea of independence for Bougainville.
By 2027 the...
Buildings damaged and power lost after earthquakes hit Solomon Islands
Buildings were left damaged and widespread power outages reported in the Solomons Island capital, Honiara, after two earthquakes struck just off the south-west coast...
Rabuka incapable of leading Fijians says FiijiFirst leader Bainimarama
FijiFirst leader Voreqe Bainimarama claims that if The People’s Alliance (PAP) leader Sitiveni Rabuka gets into power, he will take Fiji 100 years back.
In...
Torres Strait Islands leader says region ‘neglected’, following COP27 deal
A Torres Strait Islands leader who was part of a landmark climate change legal victory says the COP27 summit agreement and Australia's commitment to...
Fiji High Court finds Fijian lawyers Richard Naidu guilty of contempt of court
Fijian lawyer Richard Naidu has been found guilty of contempt of court.
Naidu is convicted of scandalising and ridiculing the courts and the judiciary in...
Multi-million-dollar Pasifika village coming to Waikato early next year
A Pasifika village will soon provide services to thousands of Pasifika in Waikato including a learning centre, a Fale style convention hall, and a...
Pacific Island nations eye more opportunities: Pacific Trade Invest China
China's economic transformation from a major manufacturing power to an active leader in digital innovation with rapid growth in artificial intelligence and e-commerce has...
Concerns on rise in counterfeit items in the Pacific
Senior Customs and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) officers in the region recognise the difficult tasks they have, to counter the rise of trade in...
Getting off the ground – aviation recovery in the Cook Islands
How did Pacific Islands get ready for international border re-openings and ensure their aviation compliance? The Pacific Aviation Safety Office (PASO) explores this strategic...
Moana Pasifika dip into ‘untapped talent’ for 2023 squad
There’s a reason why Moana Pasifika delayed their Super Rugby squad release almost a month after New Zealand’s five other franchises did.
The team is...
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Commonwealth leaders commit to climate finance, trade and Pacific resilience
Commonwealth leaders have committed to strengthening climate finance, protecting Pacific maritime boundaries and expanding trade and investment, as they called for urgent action to...
Vanuatu no confidence in motion
The Vanuatu government led by Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat maintains that it continues to command majority support in Parliament despite a motion of...
U.S Midterm results put Pacific military and seabed plans under fresh scrutiny – experts
The midterm elections in the United States could bring closer scrutiny of Washington’s growing military footprint and push to secure seabed minerals across the...