Study of Kiribati economy finds it is over-reliant on tuna fishery
Kiribati is over-reliant on income from access payments by distant water fishing fleets, according to a newly published study.
An examination of climate change vulnerability...
From Suva runways to the pages of Vogue: the rising star of Fiji’s fledgling fashion scene
By Rajan Sami in Suva
The hopes of Fiji’s fledgling fashion industry sit on the slim shoulders of a 25-year-old from Muaninuku Village named...
Who’s responsible when you’re blown up by a World War Two bomb today?
By Stefan Armbruster
Imagine living in a city that is still littered with bombs from about 80 years ago – and then one exploding....
French Polynesia President Fritch affirms commitment to Paris 2024 Torch Relay during Estanguet visit
French Polynesia President Édouard Fritch has signed a principle agreement for the territory, which includes the planned Paris 2024 surfing venue host Teahupo’o on...
Australia to target PNG and Vanuatu with cricket diplomacy
The Australian government and the country's cricket federation will help develop the sport of cricket in Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu as part of...
Solomon Islands Government to invest $367 million in new mobile network around the country
The Solomon Islands Government is investing about US$66 million (about SBD367 million) in improving telephone network nationwide over the next two years, largely to...
Kiribati Government condemns Court of Appeal’s action
The Kiribati Government has expressed its gravest concerns by the action of the Court of Appeal and those who continue to aid and abet...
Australia aged care sector welcomes Pacific workers but needs 35,000 more each year to address shortages
Australia is pinning its hopes on Pacific workers to help fill shortages across the economy — particularly in aged care — but industry says...
I am neutral: Vanuatu Speaker Seoule
Vanuatu Speaker of Parliament, MP Simeon Seoule has stressed his status is neutral.
He made this statement following a call made by the government side...
PM Marape says government and Pangu Pati appreciates role of a free media
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister and Pangu Pati leader James Marape says the Government and Pangu appreciates the role of a free media.
He, however,...
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Pacific Elders call for reversal of Forum’s Israel partnership
The Pacific Elders’ Voice has called for the Pacific Islands Forum to review and reverse its partnership agreement with Israel, saying the decision conflicts...
PNG sets 2035 climate targets, pledges net- negative emissions
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Record carbon dioxide levels will impact us for centuries, says UN weather agency
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