Taiwan President Lai Ching-te Arrives in Guam Amid High Tensions Taiwan President Lai Ching-te arrived in Guam on Wednesday, December 4, 2024,...
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Palau’s president invites Donald Trump to ‘visit the Pacific’ to see climate crisis impacts
Palau Seeks US Leadership on Climate Change Amid Trump Presidency The Pacific island nation of Palau is taking a proactive approach to address the...
Vanuatu’s landmark case at ICJ seeks to hold polluting nations responsible for climate change
A New Frontier in Climate Justice: Vanuatu's Quest to the International Court of Justice Vanuatu, a small Pacific island nation, has taken a bold...
WCPFC makes commitments on crew conditions and electronic monitoring
New Labour Standards Aim to Improve Safety and Dignity of Crew in Pacific Fisheries The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) has...
Massive $1.8b project to build 600km road in PNG linked to businessman criticised in ‘land grab’ scandal
The Papua New Guinea government has signed a $1.8 billion deal with Australian company Epoca to develop the Gre-Drimgas-Nomad Wawoi Falls...
Canadian miner IPX launches new phase of exploration in Bougainville
Canada's Island Passage Exploration Enters Phase Four of Papua New Guinea Exploration Project A Canadian mining company, Island Passage Exploration...
Palau’s leader Whipps advocates for ‘carbon free’ nuclear energy as a climate solution
Palau's President Surangel Whipps Jr Calls for Nuclear Energy as Climate Crisis Solution President of Palau, Surangel Whipps Jr, has expressed his...
PNG MP accuses politicians on arming warlords
Papua New Guinea's Growing Law-and-Order Crisis The situation in Papua New Guinea (PNG) continues to deteriorate, with warlords and politicians...
Environment groups in the Cook Islands demand proper public survey on seabed mining
Cook Islands Environmental Groups Call for Comprehensive Survey on Seabed Mining Local environmental groups in the Cook Islands are urging the...
Increased funding to PNG police will enhance safety – minister
Papua New Guinea Boosts Police Funding to Strengthen Force The Papua New Guinea government has committed significant funds to strengthen the...
Basketball: The inspiring journey of the Ah-Hing family from Tonga
The Inspiring Journey of the Ah-Hing Family from Tonga In the world of basketball, it's not often that you come across a family who has made such an...
Northern Marianas leaders meet Taiwan President Lai Ching-te in Guam
Taiwan President's Pacific Tour: A Diplomatic Shift On December 4, 2024, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te arrived in Guam as part of his Pacific tour,...
Debt a concern in report on Pacific funding support
New Report Raises Concerns About Debt-Related Development Funding in the Pacific A new report from Australia's Lowy Institute has shed light on...
President Lai’s visit brings ‘blessings’ to Tuvalu
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te Brings Blessings to Tuvalu The visit by Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te to Tuvalu has strengthened bilateral...
Whipps claims Palau’s media is ‘not ethical’ amid family-owned company’s defamation suit
Palau's President Criticizes Media for Losing Credibility The leader of the North Pacific island nation, Palau's President Surangel Whipps Jr, has...
What the fall of the French government means for New Caledonia
New Caledonia's Uncertain Future Amid French Political Instability As the French government faces a no-confidence vote, New Caledonia's political...
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 Emitters at ICJ The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has been called...
Oceania Sevens: Samoa and Tonga favourites at Honiara rugby tourney
Tournament Preview: Oceania 7s to Bring Together Top Teams in Solomon Islands The Oceania Rugby 7s tournament is set to take place in the Solomon...
Papua New Guinea’s Kokoda Track reopens today
The Kokoda Track Reopens After Years of Closure The Kokoda Track, Papua New Guinea's most iconic tourist attraction, has reopened its gates after...
Plastic pollution treaty blocked by ‘small group of countries’ at UN talks
The Plastic Pollution Treaty Fails to Pass at UN Talks The recent United Nations plastic talks in Busan, South Korea, have ended without an...
Mixed challenges as Fiji hockey prepares for Pacific Cup
Fiji Hockey Teams Prepare for Oceania Pacific Cup Tournament Fiji's preparation for the 2024 Oceania Pacific Cup hockey tournament has been a mixed...
Border checks announced after whooping cough outbreaks
Whooping Cough Outbreaks in the Pacific: What You Need to Know The Cook Islands has announced border checks in response to a recent whooping cough...
Watchdog lambasts PNG’s poor governance in controversial forestry deal
PNG Government Gives Go-Ahead to Large-Scale Forestry Development without Proper Due Diligence A planned forestry development in Western Province of...
Pacific news and sports in brief for 6 December
Regional News Update: Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Tonga, Fiji, Niue, Cook Islands, Papua New Guinea, and Netball The Pacific region continues to be...
Rugby Sevens focus turns to Cape Town and Honiara
Fiji's Rugby Sevens Team Readies for HSBC Sevens Series ================================================================= The Fijian rugby sevens...
Alumni group slams USP’s failure to release Council meeting outcomes
A Concerned Alumni's Call for Transparency at the University of the South Pacific A group of concerned alumni of the University of the South Pacific...
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 autonomous region of Bougainville, located in Papua New Guinea, was once...
Palau’s president invites Donald Trump to ‘visit the Pacific’ to see climate crisis impacts
RNZ Pacific is reporting on the growing concern of climate change in the Pacific, specifically regarding the bleaching of coral reefs in Palau....
Pacific people always likely to be worst-affected by pandemic – Covid inquiry
The Royal Commission Report on New Zealand's COVID-19 Response Has Been Released, Exposing Challenges and Opportunities for Future Preparedness New...
Samoan triathletes finish in top 5 at Taupo Cycle Challenge in New Zealand
Samoan Triathletes Make a Splash at the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge Last weekend, two young Samoan triathletes, Tyreece Collins and Urlin Mulitalo,...
Winston Peters embarks on three-day visit to New Caledonia
New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters to Visit New Caledonia Amid Ongoing Tensions New Zealand's Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters is...
‘Polytreneur’ breaks into mainstream with Pasifika babywear
Pacific Business Owner Celebrates Milestone with Pop-Up Store in Westfield Manukau Pacific business owner Noeleen Tuala is celebrating the recent...
Netball Fiji quiet on New Zealand series
Netball Series: Fiji's Pacific Series and New Zealand's Plans The world of netball is abuzz with excitement as various teams prepare for the...
Cook Islands foreign minister cautions against limiting religious organisations
Cook Islands Minister Fires Back at MP's Suggestion to Limit Churches By Talaia Mika, Cook Islands News The establishment of the country's first...
Papua New Guinea Budget 2025: Government exempts GST on basic items
The Papua New Guinea Government Introduces Exemptions on Consumption Tax The Papua New Guinea government has introduced exemptions on consumption...
Boxing officials call for safety as priority: ‘What happened could have been avoided’
Fijian Boxer's Tragic Death Sparks Calls for Tougher Safety Measures The death of Fijian boxer Ubayd Haider, also known as Nathan Singh, has...
Vanuatu’s landmark case at ICJ seeks to hold polluting nations responsible for climate change
Vanuatu Leads the Way in Climate Change Case at International Court of Justice The world's eyes are on The Hague as Vanuatu takes its case to the...
WCPFC makes commitments on crew conditions and electronic monitoring
The Western Pacific's Largest Tuna Fishery Faces New Labour Standards The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) has made...
Massive $1.8b project to build 600km road in PNG linked to businessman criticised in ‘land grab’ scandal
Australian Company's $1.8 Billion Rainforest Deal Sparks Concerns Over Indigenous Land Rights and Environmental Impact. The deal, which was signed...
Canadian miner IPX launches new phase of exploration in Bougainville
New Mining Activities in Bougainville Spark Concerns A Canadian mining company, Island Passage Exploration (IPX), has announced the commencement of...
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