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.
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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
Deep-sea mining firm Impossible Metals seeks mining lease near American Samoa
The waters around the Pacific Ocean territory are estimated to contain large amounts of potato-shaped rocks known as polymetallic nodules filled with the building blocks for electric vehicles and
Samoa weightlifting smashes 20 records
The Samoa Weightlifting team rewrote the history books as the curtain closed on the Oceania International Cup in Melbourne Australia on Sunday.
Three alleged false identities, Honorary citizenship, and a Vanuatu diplomatic passport
Vanuatu Opposition Leader Ishmael Kalsakau plans to file a police complaint over the alleged improper issuance of a diplomatic passport to Special Envoy Han Hans YQ, appointed by a former Foreign Affairs Minister in
Palau gears up to host historic 2025 Pacific Mini Games with record participation
Palau is set to host the largest Pacific Mini Games in history, with 1,200 athletes, 200 technical staff, and 24 Pacific nations participating in 14 sports, the Palau Games Organising Committee confirmed last week.
Pacific leaders call for systemic change to advance women’s political participation
“We need to work across all levels grassroots, traditional, professional, and national to truly change the landscape of political leadership for Pacific women,” said Sashi Kiran, Fiji’s Minister for Women,
Fiji’s first-ever Recreational Day celebrates senior citizens’
"Today is a step towards reducing feelings of loneliness and isolation and promoting a greater sense of belonging within our community," said Maciu Nalumisa, Minister for Housing and Local Government, as he opened
Bridging faith, culture and gender equality in the Pacific
A prominent faith leader says many gender inequalities in Pacific cultures are rooted in misinterpretations of religious
