US President Trump signs executive order boosting deep-sea mining industry
US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order aimed at boosting the deep-sea mining industry, the latest attempt to boost US production of nickel, copper and other critical minerals used widely across
Swire Shipping launches first biofuel services to the Pacific Islands
Swire Shipping announced that three of its vessels serving the South Pacific have made the switch to B24 and B30 2nd generation biofuel
Deep-rooted cultural influence behind Cook Islands corruption – former audit director
Former Director of Audit, Paul Allsworth, claims that cultural ties and environmental factors are strong contributing forces to corruption in the Cook Islands government.
Research highlights systemic problems with Solomon Islands elections
New research on the Solomon Islands' 2024 election process shows systemic issues affecting voter trust and rights persist.
Indonesia invites Fiji to conduct joint military exercise
President Prabowo Subianto has invited Fiji to conduct a joint military exercise in Indonesia as part of the bilateral defence
PIF Chair pushes US and World Bank for Pacific Resilience funding
The Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) and Prime Minister of Tonga, Dr ‘Aisake Eke, is ramping up high-level advocacy in Washington this week, pushing for funding commitments to the Pacific Resilience Facility
Cook Islands government defends Eagle S case, reaffirms commitment to maritime compliance
The Ministry of Transport (MoT) and Maritime Cook Islands (MCI) have defended and clarified that the vessel MT Eagle S, which has been at the centre of international scrutiny following an undersea cable incident in the
Australian Coalition plans Pacific labour review, unclear on aid
Major change is on the way for Pacific seasonal workers and, possibly, the government's flagship Pacific visa should Peter Dutton take office on 03 May.
Tuvalu remembers heroism and hopes on the anniversary of Funafuti bombing
Today, Tuvalu marks Te Aso o te Paula, the 82nd anniversary of the bombing of Funafuti in 1943—a day of remembrance, resilience, and renewed calls for peace.
New Caledonia talks to resume this month, but differences remain
New Caledonian political leaders and the French government are scheduled to resume political status talks on 29 April, when France’s Overseas Minister Manuel Valls returns to Noumea. For Valls, “the objective of
Pope Francis’s unfulfilled wish: declaring PNG’s first saint
In one of his final acts, Pope Francis cleared the way for Papua New Guinea to get its first saint -- an anti-polygamy preacher who died in prison during Japan's World War II
US tariff affects Cook Islands Super fund
The Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund (CINSF) experienced negative returns in early 2025 due to US tariff announcements causing global market declines, particularly in US stocks, though some losses have since
North Pacific joins in paying tributes to Pope Francis, who has died at 88
The Northern Marianas has joined the Catholic world in mourning the passing of Pope Francis. The pope has died at Casa Santa Marta, a guesthouse near St. Peter's Basilica where he has lived since his election in 2013,
“This win is for the fans”: Drua extend Churchill Park dominance over Waratahs
The Fijian Drua have made it eight straight wins at Churchill Park with a 28-14 win over the NSW
Fiji prepares for State visit by Tongan royals ahead of Tui Nayau installation ceremony
The King and Queen of Tonga, King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau’u will visit Fiji to attend the chiefly installation of the Tui Nayau, Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba
Dutton brushes off PNG minister’s Labor endorsement
The Pacific nation's foreign minister, Justin Tkatchenko, has given Anthony Albanese's government a rare election endorsement from an overseas
Tuvalu marks ‘momentous occasion’ with unveiling of its first ATMs
Tuvalu has launched its first-ever ATMs in Funafuti, marking a historic step toward financial modernisation for the remote island
Status quo will not be acceptable – Cooks PM says regional review must deliver for Pacific
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says a high-level group endorsed to lead the regional architecture review must deliver on Pacific Leaders' priorities for a more efficient and streamlined regional public
U.S tariff policies rattle global markets, triggering steep losses in Palau’s trust funds
Palau’s government trust funds have suffered major losses in the current fiscal year, largely attributed to the global ripple effects of recent U.S tariff
Tuilaepa and Lauofo retains leadership
Samoa ruling HRPP Leader Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi and Deputy Leader Lauofo Fonotoe Pierre's has been re-elected to their
PNG PM Marape retains position, praises democratic process
James Marape has successfully retained his position, commending Members of Parliament from both the government and opposition sides for upholding democratic
Papua New Guinea’s foreign minister wants Labor to win Australian election
PNG's Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko say she hopes Labor wins the Australian election, stating the incumbent government had done “a tremendous job” of rebuilding relationships in the Pacific. n
Nauruans urged to open CBA accounts now as Bendigo Bank winds down after a decade
Nauru Governemnt has encouraged the general public to an early transition to CBA accounts as smooth and effective as possible, and without
