Vanuatu Disaster victims still waiting for promised cash relief
The digital cash transfer programme, initially promised by the Vanuatu government to assist disaster victims after Tropical Cyclones (TCs) Judy and Kevin, stalled as affected households await updates on its
18-month grace period on motion of no confidence passed in PNG Parliament
Papua New Guinea Parliament has passed a law requiring an 18-month grace period after a motion of no confidence fails in Parliament before a subsequent motion can be moved. This followed the passing of an amendment to
David v Goliath: Fiji’s amateurs to battle All Whites’ professionals in World Cup qualifier
The Fiji men’s senior football team faces a ‘David vs Goliath’ test when they meet New Zealand for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Oceania Qualifiers in Wellington next weekend. The Bula Boys will be up
Governor warns US federal cuts put Guam’s national security role on the line
“Guam is good, but it will be better,” Guam Governor Lou Leon Guerrero said Wednesday amid challenges facing the island in the thick of looming federal cuts that threaten to shrink the local government’s fiscal
Tonga’s Lulutai Airlines can cover its debts, former PM Hu’akavameiliku says
A former Tongan prime minister says that the country’s troubled government-owned airline, Lulutai, has enough assets to cover its debts. Hu’akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni, who resigned last December ahead of a
Paper victories not enough to change lives, RMI tells CSW69
Gender development laws, targets, and policies have helped the world recognise the barriers posed by inequality, but these ‘paper victories’ won’t be enough to change lives of all women and girls, the
Fiji Business Briefs: Growth forecasts, appointments, FNPF policy changes
Fiji: Stronger growth to resume in 2017 The ANZ Bank says while Fiji faces no risk of recession, the rate of economic growth is expected to slow. In an Economic Outlook released this week, economists Kishti Sen and Tom
Guam delegate chided for his ‘deafening silence’ on deep federal cuts
While Guam is at risk of losing millions in federal funding under the proposed new supplemental appropriations, the territory’s delegate to the US Congress seems asleep at the wheel, Senator Chris Barnett said. “Who
Nauru Parliament approves Constitutional change, expanding Cabinet by one Minister
Nauru’s Parliament has approved a significant constitutional amendment, allowing the president to appoint up to seven cabinet ministers, up from the previous limit of six. In a secret ballot held Tuesday, the
Australia commits $72 million in budget support for Fiji
The Australian Government has committed an additional FJ$72 million (AU$50 million) in budget support to Fiji for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The agreement was signed by Deputy Prime Minister Biman Prasad and the
Fiji launches National E-Commerce Strategy 2025-2029: A step towards a digital future
The Fiji Government has officially launched the National E-Commerce Strategy 2025-2029, aimed at transforming Fiji’s economy by embracing digital trade. In his keynote address, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister
Celebrating women in business on International Women’s Day
“Empowering women economically benefits families, businesses, and the nation,” said Minister for Women, Children, and Social Protection, Sashi Kiran, during the South Pacific Stock Exchange’s
“More than an event, it was a movement” – Samoa recalls CHOGM triumph at CSW69
Samoa’s CEO for Women, Community, and Social Development, Loau Donina Va’a, has told Commonwealth delegations at the United Nations’ annual gender meeting (CSW) that Samoa’s hosting of the Commonwealth Heads of
No sign of missing sea ambulance as six-day search ends in the Pacific
Authorities on Monday suspended the search for a Marshall Islands Sea ambulance and its crew of four, missing since 03 March, according to the US Coast Guard. “We stand with the families and the Republic of the
Vanuatu PM cancels Lalit Modi’s new passport
Fugitive billionaire Lalit Modi’s troubles deepened on Monday after the Prime Minister of Pacific Island nation Vanuatu, Jotham Napat, ordered cancellation of the passport that his government had issued to Modi
Marc Neil-Jones, Vanuatu’s media pioneer, passes away
The publisher of Vanuatu’s only daily newspaper Marc Neil-Jones has passed away on Monday following a long illness. Jones, 67, a British national, was a world traveller in his younger years, who teamed up with his
Pacific Resilience Facility receives first US$3 million capitalisation contribution from Japan
The Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF) Monday received a significant boost with the announcement of an initial contribution of 417,000,000 Japanese Yen (US$3 million), from the Government of Japan. The Secretary General
Former Solomon Islands PM Sir Francis Hilly dies
Former Solomon Islands Prime Minister Sir Francis Billy Hilly passed away last night at the National Referral Hospital in Honiara. Tavuli News reports that his daughter confirmed his passing in a social media post. His
World’s largest conference on women calls for equality amid gender backlash
Gender equality is a critical goal at a time when the demand for rights faces a global backlash, top UN officials told thousands of diplomats, business and civil society delegates gathered at UN Headquarters in New York
No Miracle as Moana Pasifika take down Hurricanes in Auckland
Moana Pasifika have produced an unbelievable 40-31 win over the Hurricanes to get their maiden win of 2025. It ensures Ardie Savea bragging rights over his old team in their first meeting since he joined the expansion
Oceania Rugby extends suspension of Papua New Guinea Rugby Union
Oceania Rugby has extended the suspension of the Papua New Guinea Rugby Union (PNGRU) for an additional six months, issuing a final request to President Paul Siwi for outstanding documentation related to the
Manawanui wreck to become dive attraction
It has been revealed that the HMNZS Manawanui wreckage would not be removed from its resting place outside Tafitoala on the South Coast of Upolu in Samoa. The New Zealand navy ship sank on the morning of 6 October 2024,
Reds edge out Fijiana Drua 22-19 in Lautoka
The Rooster Chicken Fijiana Drua Women fell short in a thrilling comeback attempt, going down 22-19 to the Queensland Reds Women in a hard-fought Super Rugby Women’s clash at Churchill Park in Lautoka on Saturday. The
