PNG Foreign Minister reveals plans for security agreement with Australia and potentially NZ
Papua New Guinea's new Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko has revealed his country is moving to negotiate a security treaty with Australia — and potentially...
Electoral Act amendment concerning: Fiji Law Society President Clarke
The Fiji Law Society says the proposed Electoral Act Amendment Bill before Parliament unnecessarily attacks citizen’s rights to privacy, including legal professional privilege.
Society President,...
PNG Election described as severely flawed by TIPNG
Transparency International PNG has described the accumulated failures in the preparation, conduct, delivery and conclusion of the National General Election as being a severely...
“Silencer” or wire-catapult becoming a big concern for PNG Police
The rise in the use of a newly invented weapon called the wire-catapult or “silencer” is a big concern for East Sepik Province in...
Roch Wamytan re-elected President of the Congress of New Caledonia
Pro-independence leader Roch Wamytan has been re-elected President of the Congress of New Caledonia.
It is Wamytan's fourth successive term in this position.
He received 29...
Solomon Islands to ban all foreign navy ships from ports pending new approval process
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has clarified misinformation in the international media about the visit by the U.S Coast Guard Cutter Oliver Henry...
Samoa Court rules suspended Opposition MPs return to Parliament
Samoa Supreme Court has ruled that there is no barrier or obstacle to stop the Opposition leader, Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi and Lealailepule Rimoni Aiafi...
Australia Post to help Pacific islands modernise postal services
The government will provide Australia Post with $450,000(US$308,501) to help upgrade postal systems, technology and training in the Pacific.
Australia Post has announced a partnership...
New Zealand Labour government to expand exploitative migrant labour schemes
By John Braddock
New Zealand’s Labour government announced last week that it will ease restrictions on temporary migrant workers to address severe labour shortages...
Church leaves PNG Hunters
Papua New Guinea Hunters will have a new head coach next season following Matthew Church’s departure to Hostplus Cup rivals Brisbane Tigers on a...
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‘We cannot over-manage and over-regulate the media’ — Fiji Deputy PM Kamikamica
By Pita Ligaiula in Savusavu
Governments must work with the media to tackle misinformation and disinformation while ensuring news organisations have the resources to...
‘This is not a walk in the park’ : Wesley on healing Fiji’s media...
By Pita Ligaiula in Savusavu
Fiji will need time to rebuild public confidence in the media after what Fiji Times Editor Fred Wesley describes...
Pacific communities must have their climate solutions heard at COP31, says former Fiji President...
By Pita Ligaiula in Savusavu
Pacific voices, traditional knowledge and local climate solutions must be at the centre of discussions ahead of COP31, former...