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
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
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
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’
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
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
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
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
‘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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
As Trump deportations intensify, Pacific Island nations worry they could be overwhelmed
In his first term, Donald Trump deported far fewer people from the United States than his three predecessors: Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton. Just weeks into his second term, however, Trump is making the
Trump’s immigration crackdown brings cloud of uncertainty over FAS migrants
The freely associated states’ (FAS) diplomats have reminded the new US administration that migrants from the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), Palau and the Marshall Islands have legal rights to live in the US
Dr Masasso Paunga first TNU Vice Chancellor
The Tonga National University (TNU) has appointed Dr Giulio Masasso Tu’ikolongahau Paunga as its inaugural Vice Chancellor, effective this month. Talanoaotonga reports that this milestone coincides with the
