Cook Islands retrace its breadfruit roots
The Cook Islands and kuru (breadfruit) share a long and interesting history.
It was the English explorer Captain James Cook who was the first European...
Canberra’s tired old script has led to a less democratic Solomon Islands and a less secure Australia
By Celsus Irokwato Talifilu
China must be hoping that Australia persists in its “business as usual” approach to Solomon Islands.
An appeasement policy by Australia...
Kristian Woolf confirmed as Tonga Rugby League Head Coach, reborn Fifita thrives off Sharks revival
Kristian Woolf will continue to be Head Coach of Tonga’s National Rugby League team ahead of the June test match against New Zealand and...
‘Dreams come true’ for Argentina with victory in Vancouver
Argentina overcame Fiji to record a stunning victory in Vancouver and win their first HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series title in 13 years.
The Argentineans...
Niue walking the talk on protecting 100% of its Ocean space
The Government and people of Niue, in collaboration with Tofia Niue through the Niue Ocean Wide (NOW) public private partnership, today announced bold new...
PNG Cabinet reshuffle
Outspoken Madang MP Bryan Kramer has been stripped of the Papua New Guinea Justice and Attorney General ministry and given the Immigration and Border...
Fiji Police seize Russian Superyacht Amadea
The Fiji Police Force has seized the US$325 million (FJD$466 million) superyacht, Amadea, belonging to Russian billionaire Suleiman Kerimov.
Crew members are being questioned in...
Tuvalu reverses controversial decision to sponsor seabed mining
Tuvalu's government has rescinded its support to explore deep sea mining in the country's waters.
The government had sponsored mining firm Circular Metals Tuvalu last...
No Chinese security personnel, no weapons entered country,” Solomon Islands Foreign Ministry
The Solomon Islands government has confirmed the armed personnel requested by China to provide security at the Chinese Embassy in Honiara never entered the...
We don’t do Russians – Fiji Health Minister Dr Waqainabete on superyacht Amadea
“We don’t do Russians.”
This was the response from Fijian Health Minister Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete when asked about the arrival on Tuesday of Russian superyacht...
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