Labour hire companies exploiting slavery rule gaps
Frontline workers including police need better training to recognise signs of modern slavery as migrant workers are targeted in regional and rural parts of
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IMF warns Pacific Economies face slower growth, Rising risks amid global trade turbulence
In an interview with PACNEWS Senior Journalist Pita Ligaiula, Nada Choueiri, Deputy Director of the IMF’s Asia & Pacific Department based in Washington DC, offered a detailed assessment of the economic landscape
Miner applies to exploit deep sea under controversial Trump executive order
Seabed miner The Metals Company said Tuesday it has submitted an application for a US license to mine an area of the Pacific Ocean administered by a United Nations-affiliated
Sogavare, Maelanga accuse PM Manele of weak leadership
Leaders of the defected ministers and government backbenchers have defended their decision to leave GNUT (Government for National Unity and Transformation) – accusing Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Jeremiah Manele of
Samoa state of emergency expires, no extension; NEOC
A proclamation on a state of emergency declared on 31 March in response to the Samoa energy crisis will not be extended and effectively expired on Tuesday, 29
Pacific Island growth takes a hit as global trade tensions rise: IMF
Rising US tariffs and growing global trade tensions are expected to indirectly drag down economic growth in Pacific Island countries, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warns, as ripple effects from larger economies
How resource-rich is Papua New Guinea really?
Papua New Guinea is often described as a “resource-rich” country. The phrase appears on government websites, media reports and statements from international organisations. Prime Minister James Marape stated at the
Geoff Turner named Tonga’s New Police Commissioner
Australian Federal Police (AFP)Commander Geoff Turner has been appointed as Tonga’s next Police Commissioner, set to be sworn in on 12 May
IMF flags debt, remittances and trade shocks as key risks for Pacific economies
Pacific Island countries face mounting economic pressure from global trade disruptions, debt risks, and shrinking remittances, the International Monetary Fund (IMF)has
Solomon Islands PM Manele appeals for calm and reassures nation amid political instability
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has appealed to all citizens of Solomon Islands—particularly residents of Honiara—to remain calm, peaceful, and respectful of the democratic process amid the current
Solomons 2025 visitor numbers off to a flyer
Tourism Solomons is celebrating its best first quarter international visitor intake since
Tongan Police Minister warns against Sunday law breaches
Tongan Minister for Police, Paula Piukala, has expressed concern over repeated requests to breach the nation’s strict Sunday observance laws. Minister Piukala revealed he had received another request for an air
Sogavare joins Opposition as new majority forms ahead of no-confidence vote
Following the mass resignation led by Finance Minister Manasseh Sogavare and several senior ministers on Monday, a new political alignment appears to be taking shape in the Solomon Islands
Fiji stars nominated for HSBC SVNS 2025 Awards
Fiji’s rugby sevens future continues to shine brightly as two of its most exciting talents have earned nominations in the prestigious HSBC SVNS 2025 Awards, which will be presented at the highly anticipated SVNS World
American Samoa welcomes Trump’s reopening of fishing areas, but environmentalists vow to protect the marine sanctuary
US President Donald Trump’s move to restore fishing waters will expand options for the U.S tuna fleet out of Pago Pago harbour in American Samoa and revitalise the territory's fishery industry, according to Rep
French Minister Valls wants all parties to ‘take their responsibilities’ ahead of third trip to New Caledonia
French Minister for Overseas Manuel Valls, who is visiting New Caledonia this week for the third time in two months, has once again called all parties to live up to their responsibilities in order to make a new
Sogavare among Solomon Islands Government MPs in walkout; Parliament receives notice of no-confidence motion against PM Manele
The Solomon Islands government could collapse following a walkout by ministers and MPs from the
ICT State of Play
The newly released Pacific edition of the Digital Economy Report provides an update on internet connectivity and costs in the region. Selected statistics and notes from the report
A legacy of hope
Pope Francis has left a legacy of hope for millions of Roman Catholic faithful around the world and those who seek climate
Subject to change: Options for Fiji Electoral reform
Many senior politicians in Fiji believe that the country’s electoral system cannot be changed without simultaneously amending the 2013 Constitution. If accurate, that would be a major dilemma because amending the 2013
Time for alternatives: Energy – There must be a better way
The time has come for the authorities across the region to look seriously at alternative sources of
We say: Save our reefs – Only we can save these treasures
Our reefs are treasured resources which must be protected at all costs. There is no substitute for these valuable assets which play an important role in the protection of the environment and the sustenance of human and
Clock ticks for social media
A ruling from France’s highest administrative court, the Conseil d’État, has criticised former Prime Minister Gabriel Attal’s temporary ban on TikTok in New