The Kokoda Track Reopens After Years of Closure The Kokoda Track, Papua New Guinea's most popular tourist destination, has reopened its doors after...
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Plastic pollution treaty blocked by ‘small group of countries’ at UN talks
UN Plastic Talks Collapse Without Legally Binding Treaty Fiji's representative in the recent United Nations plastic talks has revealed that a small...
Mixed challenges as Fiji hockey prepares for Pacific Cup
Fiji's Hockey Team Prepares for the 2024 Oceania Pacific Cup Tournament The 2024 Oceania Pacific Cup hockey tournament is set to kick off in Suva,...
Border checks announced after whooping cough outbreaks
# Whooping Cough Outbreak in Aotearoa New Zealand: What You Need to Know A recent outbreak of whooping cough in Aotearoa New Zealand has prompted...
Watchdog lambasts PNG’s poor governance in controversial forestry deal
A Concerning Forestry Development in Papua New Guinea A recent development in Western Province has raised eyebrows, with Transparency International...
Pacific news and sports in brief for 6 December
Regional News Updates The Pacific region is witnessing significant developments in politics, sports, and social issues. In this article, we will...
Solomon Islands marriage law under review to protect young girls
The Growing Concern of Child Marriage in Solomon Islands The Solomon Islands, an island nation in the Pacific, is facing a growing concern that has...
Rugby Sevens focus turns to Cape Town and Honiara
RNZ Sport: Fiji and Samoa look to bounce back from disappointing tournament losses in the Pacific. Fiji's hopes of winning the Oceania 7s title have...
Alumni group slams USP’s failure to release Council meeting outcomes
University of the South Pacific Staff Demand Vice-Chancellor's Resignation A group of concerned alumni of the University of the South Pacific (USP)...
Panguna mine legacy assessment reveals ongoing devastation: Rio Tinto urged to fund remediation efforts
Panguna Mine Legacy Impact Assessment: A Call to Action for Rio Tinto The autonomous Papua New Guinea region of Bougainville has been grappling with...
Taiwan’s president talks unity on Pacific trip
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's visit to Guam has sparked both excitement and concern among the island's residents, who are grappling with the...
Palau’s president invites Donald Trump to ‘visit the Pacific’ to see climate crisis impacts
Palau's Climate Crisis: A Growing Concern for the Pacific The small island nation of Palau is facing an existential threat in the form of climate...
Fiji defeats Australia to claim Men’s Netball Nations Series in Singapore
Fiji Men's Netball Team Wins Merlion Cup The Fiji Men's Netball team has made history by winning the prestigious Merlion Netball Cup at the Men's...
Samoa and Tonga secure spots in 2025 World Rugby Challenger Series
Oceania Rugby Teams Head to World Sevens Challenger Series The road to the top of international rugby sevens continued for teams from Samoa and...
Kiribati Court of Appeal hears deported Judge Lambourne’s apeal
Kiribati Court of Appeal Hears Appeal from Forced-Out High Court Judge On Friday, the Kiribati Court of Appeal heard an appeal from High Court Judge...
WCPFC makes commitments on crew conditions and electronic monitoring
The Western Pacific's Largest Tuna Fishery Gets a New Set of Standards The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) has taken a...
Massive $1.8b project to build 600km road in PNG linked to businessman criticised in ‘land grab’ scandal
The Australian Government's $1.8 billion investment in Papua New Guinea's (PNG) forest sector has raised concerns among environmental advocates,...
Canadian miner IPX launches new phase of exploration in Bougainville
New Mining Project Brings Hope for Bougainville A Canadian mining company, Island Passage Exploration (IPX), has begun phase four of an exploration...
Palau’s leader Whipps advocates for ‘carbon free’ nuclear energy as a climate solution
Palau's President Urges Climate Action Amid Fossil Fuel Dependence Palau's President Surangel Whipps Jr has called on countries to prioritize...
PNG MP accuses politicians on arming warlords
Papua New Guinea MP Blames Warlords for National Crisis A recent statement by a Papua New Guinea Member of Parliament (MP) has shed light on the...
Environment groups in the Cook Islands demand proper public survey on seabed mining
Concerns Over Seabed Mining in Cook Islands Local environmental groups in the Cook Islands are urging the government to conduct a comprehensive...
Increased funding to PNG police will enhance safety – minister
Papua New Guinea's Police Minister Announces Additional Funding The Papua New Guinea government has announced an increase in funding for the police...
Basketball: The inspiring journey of the Ah-Hing family from Tonga
The Ah-Hing Family: A Legacy of Service and Giving Back In the world of basketball, few families have made as significant an impact as the Ah-Hings...
Northern Marianas leaders meet Taiwan President Lai Ching-te in Guam
Taiwan President's Pacific Tour: New Developments in Regional Relations Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has embarked on a Pacific tour, visiting...
Debt a concern in report on Pacific funding support
A Growing Concern: Debt in Pacific Development Funding A recent report from Australia's Lowy Institute has highlighted growing concerns about debt...
President Lai’s visit brings ‘blessings’ to Tuvalu
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te's Visit to Tuvalu: Strengthening Bilateral Relations In a significant gesture of goodwill, Taiwanese President Lai...
Whipps claims Palau’s media is ‘not ethical’ amid family-owned company’s defamation suit
Palau's President Blames Media for Losing Credibility The leader of the North Pacific island nation, Palau, has claimed that the country's media has...
What the fall of the French government means for New Caledonia
New Caledonia's Uncertain Future Amidst French Government Instability The recent downfall of the French government has sent shockwaves throughout...
Vanuatu’s climate envoy slams Australia and ‘world’s largest greenhouse gas emitters’ at ICJ
Vanuatu's Climate Envoy Slams Australia and World's Largest Greenhouse Gas Emissions at ICJ Vanuatu's climate envoy, Kelen Apelès, has taken a...
Oceania Sevens: Samoa and Tonga favourites at Honiara rugby tourney
Tournament Sees New Host Nation: Solomon Islands Takes Center Stage in Oceania Rugby 7s Event The Oceania Rugby 7s tournament, one of the most...
Papua New Guinea’s Kokoda Track reopens today
The Kokoda Track Reopens After Payment Dispute The Kokoda Track, one of Papua New Guinea's most popular tourist attractions, has reopened after...
Plastic pollution treaty blocked by ‘small group of countries’ at UN talks
UN Plastic Talks Collapse as Countries Fail to Agree on Targets The United Nations plastic talks, held in Busan, South Korea, ended in failure, with...
Mixed challenges as Fiji hockey prepares for Pacific Cup
Fiji Prepares for 2024 Oceania Pacific Cup Hockey Tournament Fiji's preparation for the upcoming 2024 Oceania Pacific Cup hockey tournament has been...
Border checks announced after whooping cough outbreaks
# Whooping Cough Outbreaks in the Pacific: What You Need to Know A recent outbreak of whooping cough in New Zealand has prompted border checks,...
Watchdog lambasts PNG’s poor governance in controversial forestry deal
Transparency International Warns of Lack of Due Diligence in Proposed Forestry Development A planned forestry development in Western Province, Papua...
Pacific news and sports in brief for 6 December
Regional News Update: Pacific Island Nations Make Headlines The Pacific region is abuzz with news from various island nations, each making headlines...
Solomon Islands marriage law under review to protect young girls
Middle Ages: Solomon Islands to Raise Marriage Age Amid Growing Concerns Over Child Marriage The Solomon Islands is on the cusp of a significant...
Rugby Sevens focus turns to Cape Town and Honiara
Colin Evers, Fiji's head coach, is warning his team to stay focused despite an easy-looking pool in the upcoming Oceania Sevens tournament. Fiji...
Alumni group slams USP’s failure to release Council meeting outcomes
A Major Concern in the Pacific Education Sector A group of concerned alumni from the University of the South Pacific (USP) has expressed outrage...
Panguna mine legacy assessment reveals ongoing devastation: Rio Tinto urged to fund remediation efforts
The Devastating Legacy of the Panguna Gold Mine in Papua New Guinea The troubled history of the Panguna gold mine in Papua New Guinea's autonomous...
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