Severe shortage of PNG health workers
An acute shortage of health professionals in hospitals around Papua New Guinea has prompted the Special Parliamentary Committee on Health Matters to propose an amendment to a law that prevents public servants who
Japan, Australia, U.S to fund undersea cable connection in Micronesia to counter China’s influence
Japan announced Tuesday that it joined the United States and Australia in signing a US$95 million undersea cable project that will connect East Micronesia island nations to improve networks in the Indo-Pacific region
West Papuan provisional government backs full membership of MSG
The self-styled provisional government of the United Liberation Movement of West Papua “with the people” of the Melanesian region have declared political support for full West Papuan membership of the Melanesian
Japan sends seawater into tunnel built for Fukushima nuke wastewater discharge
Japan has started sending seawater into an underwater tunnel built to release nuclear-contaminated water into the ocean from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, local media reported on Tuesday. Tokyo
First steps agreed on plastics treaty after breakthrough at Paris talks
Nation-state representatives have taken the first concrete step toward a legally binding treaty to regulate plastic, described as the most important green deal since the 2015 international climate agreement. The banging
Kalifa makes history at inaugural OFC Women’s Champions League
Florencina Kalifa made history when she scored Kiwi FC’s first goal of the inaugural OFC Women’s Champions League tournament in Port Moresby on Monday. The 13-year-old striker is the youngest player competing at the
Indonesian President to visit PNG next month
Indonesian President Joko Widodo will be making a state visit to Papua New Guinea next month, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister James Marape has announced. Confirmation of the one-day visit on 06 July 2023, was made
Malaria: fight half done
When the Global Fund was created 20 years ago, HIV, TB and malaria seemed unbeatable. But we have proven that with science, adequate resources and effective global collaboration, we can force even the deadliest diseases
New financial entrants ‘pose risk’: Bank of PNG
In a real sense, encouraging new entrants in the financial system can be considered a national risk management strategy, says Bank of PNG acting governor Elizabeth Genia. “In recent years, we have seen internationally
PNG high on the cards for NRL expansion, says Australian rugby league boss
Australian Rugby League Commission boss Peter V’landys has revealed plans for an expanded National Rugby League competition by 2026 with Papua New Guinea at the “top of the list” to win the code’s coveted 18th
Christian Lealiifano eyes shock Samoa World Cup selection
Cancer survivor Christian Lealiifano is close to penning another special chapter in his rollercoaster career with a 2023 Rugby World Cup appearance for Samoa. The former Wallabies playmaker has revealed he is
Samoa climb World Rugby Women’s rankings
Samoa are now the highest ranked of the Pacific Island nations after their thrilling 19-18 victory over Fiji in the final round of the Oceania Rugby Women’s Championship 2023 at Bond University on Australia’s Gold
Tongan Princess Mele Siu’ilikutapu laid to rest
Princess Mele Siu’ilkutapu Kalaniuvalu Fotofili (the Dowager Lady Kalaniuvalu-Fotofili) was laid to rest at the Royal Tombs, Mala’e Kula, in the heart of a quiet subdued capital, Nuku’alofa, Saturday.
Disclose gold deal, court orders PNG government
Papua New Guinea deputy Chief Justice Ambeng Kandakasi has ordered the Government to disclose all relevant information regarding the national gold refinery deal it struck with Singapore’s National Gold Corporation.
Samoa government eyes debt reduction
The Samoa Government has forecast public debt will reduce the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) ratio to 32.1 percent by the end of the financial year 2023-24. It plans to achieve this by continuing the
AIFFP, ADB, PNG Ports and corruption
The recent two-part ABC Background Briefing series “Dead Man’s Secrets” makes for compelling listening. It is the story of two men, Fego Kiniafa, former PNG Ports CEO, and Don Matheson, Australian businessman and
Palau sees tourism revival with South Korea as economic security issue
Security means many things, climate security, human security, energy security, economic security, and maritime security, to name a few. Korea-Pacific Summit, held this week, called for regional security and a peaceful
Cassie Siataga inspires Samoa to first Oceania crown
Cassie Siataga held her nerve to kick Samoa to a dramatic 19-18 victory against Fiji that secured a first ever Oceania Rugby Women’s Championship title and their place in WXV 2. Following an epic decider on
No quick fix for Moana Pasifika, but CEO confident of better days ahead
How did the season go for Moana Pasifika? Well, they lost their first 13 games, ahead of Saturday night’s win against the Waratahs, have had poor crowds, their coach Aaron Mauger is leaving early and best player Levi
Fijian Drua achieve historic Super Rugby quarter finals dream
The Fijian Drua claim another victory at home and make a historic berth into the Super Rugby Pacific
PNG delays bilateral security pact with Australia over sovereignity concerns
A proposed bilateral security treaty between Australia and Papua New Guinea has been delayed due to Port Moresby's fears the proposed wording encroached on the nation's
Solomon Islands expecting big economic boost from hosting Pacific Games
The Solomon Islands is anticipating a huge financial boost thanks to the staging of the Pacific Games later this
Futsal the perfect tool for aspiring footballers: Roy Krishna
Roy Krishna was back in Fiji recently, helping promote futsal and its benefits for young football