FNPF CEO Viliame Vodonaivalu presents annual report and highlights key developments

The Fiji National Provident Fund’s investment portfolio grew in value by more than one billion dollars last year. During the FNPF annual member forum in Suva last night, Chief Executive Viliame Vodonaivalu said the

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Jotham Napat elected Vanuatu’s new Prime Minister

Jotham Napat has been elected as Vanuatu’s new Prime Minister, securing the top post unopposed Tuesday. Former Prime Minister Charlot Salwai, leader of the Reunification Movement for Change, nominated Napat, the MP

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PNG DataCo urged to prepare for Starlink’s potential market entry

Papua New Guinea State Enterprises Minister William Duma has issued a cautionary note to the PNG DataCo, urging its board and management to prepare for the potential disruption posed by Starlink’s entry into Papua New

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PNG Central Bank Chief appointed amid money laundering investigation

Elizabeth Genia was appointed governor of the Bank of Papua New Guinea despite fighting in court to block a police investigation into suspected money laundering. She has not been charged. The acting head of Papua New

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PNG achieves milestone in maritime sovereignty

The Papua New Guinea Government has reached a landmark achievement with the formal submission of its geographical co-ordinates under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). This submission

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Aid on ice: How Trump’s freeze hurts the Pacific and Southeast Asia

The outlook is anything but reassuring. The US aid freeze won’t break the Pacific, but it will create unnecessary disruptions. For Southeast Asia, the consequences are mixed, likely to hit Myanmar and Cambodia

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Influx of Solomon Islands goods into Bougainville raises concerns

Large volumes of Solomon Islands goods, including food and clothing, are being transported into Bougainville, particularly the border towns of Arawa and Buin. These goods are entering untaxed, resulting in significant

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Brumbies ready for Fijian first in tough opening fixture

Brumbies forward Tom Hooper, and the side are embracing their long-awaited first game in Fiji in preparation for a tough match against the Drua. Incredibly, Saturday’s fixture in Suva will be the Brumbies’

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No more excuses for violence in Bougainville: President Toroama

Bougainville President Ishmael Toroama has issued a strong condemnation of the recent surge in gun-related violence, warning that lawlessness will not be tolerated and calling on citizens to take full responsibility for

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CEO sees staff retention as a challenge for Air Niugini

Retention of staff members, including pilots, remains a challenge for Air Niugini, says chief executive officer Gary Seddon. He told a Kumul Consolidated Holdings Limited meeting in Port Moresby on Friday that “we

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Opinion: What will US aid cuts mean for Papua New Guinea and the Pacific?

The Trump Administration’s freeze on foreign aid will be felt around the world, including in Papua NewGuinea. While the Trump Administration’s freeze on foreign aid will have an impact around the world, the decision

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Pacific demographics, economies, education and more

Practical Knowledge for Free Downloads By Professor Wadan Narsey Professor Narsey has worked at USP for some four decades and has also been a Fiji Member of Parliament. He had taught thousands of Pacific students at USP

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‘Significant concern’: NZ, Cook Islands relationship worsens

The relationship between New Zealand and the Cook Islands has worsened significantly this week, report New Zealand media outlets. A statement from Foreign Minister Winston Peters’ office said the Cook Islands had

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It’s official: January was the warmest on record

The world has just experienced the hottest January ever recorded, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) said on Thursday, citing data crunched by UN partner the Copernicus Climate Service. Last month was 1.75

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Tongan community mobilises against US deportation action

The National Tongan American Society (NTAS) in Utah is proactively offering legal assistance to community members facing potential actions from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Executive Director O. Fahina

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New aviation complex sets to transform image of Honiara International Airport

A new Aviation Complex Building will be built near Honiara International Airport in Solomon Islands. Indepth Solomons reports that this new facility, which will enhance aviation safety and operational capacity, is part

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Mana Pasifika bid For NRL expansion unveiled

A new chapter in rugby league is set to unfold with the launch of new Auckland franchise Mana Pasifika, Auckland’s official expansion bid to join the National Rugby League (NRL). This bid aims to bring a Pasifika

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Excellence in tourism honoured at FETA 2024

Dance and events company VOU was one of the big winners at the 2024 Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards (FETA) on Saturday night. The event, held at the Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort in Denarau, brought together

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Bougainville general election dates announced

Bougainville Speaker of the House of Representatives Simon Pentanu, has announced the official dates of the 2025 Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) General Election Wednesday. Pentanu said he would be issuing the

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New Zealand chides Cook Islands for ‘lack of transparency’

New Zealand criticised its close Pacific partner the Cook Islands on Wednesday for showing a “lack of transparency”, following reports that it is about to sign a cooperation deal with China. AFP reports that

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Opinion: Whose canoe? ‘Moana 2’ debate exposes AI threat to Pacific languages

As Moana sailed the Pacific late last year in her traditional canoe on the big screen, a heated debate raged online over the ownership of this potent symbol that unites Pacific islanders. The discussion of her canoe in

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Global economy ‘shaky’: Kina Bank managing director

The global economy continues to navigate uncertainties, with a second Trump presidential term, China’s slowing growth, and geopolitical hotspots potentially sparking commodity price volatility, says a Papua New Guinea

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Skilled construction workers return to contribute to Vatu Talei Resort development

Many skilled Fijian construction workers with experience abroad are returning to Fiji to help build Vatu Talei – The Jewel, a luxurious resort set to open in late 2026. The $230 million project on Denarau Island in

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Over 10,000 left New Caledonia

Over 10,000 people left New Caledonia in 2024, according to New Caledonia’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) President David Guyenne. Guyenne told public broadcaster NC la 1ère these figures (10,713, or

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