New Zealand secure sixth OFC Men’s Nations Cup success
New Zealand have claimed their sixth OFC Men’s Nations Cup title after a scrappy 3-0 win over Vanuatu at VFF Freshwater Stadium in Port Vila. A gallant home side had lost their group match against New
PNGOC elects first female President
Papua The Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee (PNGOC) has made history by electing Mrs Emma Waiwai as its first female President during the 2024 Annual General Assembly held in Port Moresby. This landmark election
Fiji Rugby announces strong 7s team for Paris 2024 Olympic Games
Fiji Rugby has announced a strong squad for Team Fiji’s campaign at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The squad, under the guidance of Head Coach Osea Kolinisau, is set to aim for Olympic glory later this month.
FRU Constitution Passed, Fiji Rugby Union Limited under new structure
The Fiji Rugby Union (FRU) had its Constitution passed Saturday after a unanimous vote by Union members at the FRU Special General Meeting which was held at the Novotel Convention Centre at Lami. Earlier last month,
Vanuatu Financial Intelligence Unit Director’s contract terminated
The Office of the Attorney General in Vanuatu has confirmed that Floyd Ray Mera’s contract as the Director of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has been terminated. This follows his suspension on 16 October,
First round of French Pacific results show radicalisation, especially in New Caledonia
French Pacific results for the first round of French national snap elections have shown on Sunday a firm radicalisation, especially in the case of New Caledonia. In both of New Caledonia’s constituencies, the
Samoa minimum wage increases to $4 per hour
There will be more money to take home for those on minimum wage as the Samoa cabinet has approved an increase in the minimum wage rate. The Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Labour announced that, following Cabinet
Pacific CSO farewell disability stalwart-Setareki Macanawai
A leading advocate in the Pacific region Macanawai led the Pacific Disability Forum (PDF) for 17 years and was recognised for his achievements in pushing for the collective good of our Pacific peoples. Pacific Civil
Japan helps Samoa with science academy
Samoa is preparing to establish a Regional Science Academy with support from the Japanese government revealed by Hideyuki Shiozawa, Senior Programme Director of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation. This is a significant
600 pigs, 5000 baskets of food for Royal Taumafa Kava ceremony
Before dawn Saturday, the King’s matapules, who had travelled from near and far, gathered at Pangai Lahi, next to the Royal Palace in Nuku’alofa, to prepare for a spectacular traditional Taumafa Kava (Royal
PNG fuel crisis fixed: State Entreprise Minister Duma
Papua New Guinea State Enterprises Minister William Duma says passengers on Air Niugini flights will no longer be “inconvenienced” by the lack of JetA1 fuel. He made the announcement following an arrangement between
Qantas and Jetstar launch direct flights to Vanuatu
Qantas and Jetstar have announced they will commence operating up to nine return flights each week between Australia and Vanuatu, with the new seats going on sale across both carriers this week. Starting on 10 September
80,000 persons face starvation in PNG’s Porgera Valley
About 80,000 persons in Papua New Guinea Porgera Valley would soon be running out of food supplies and other goods and services, according to Enga Governor Sir Peter Ipatas. Ipatas said this after the main road from
Indonesian soldiers thwart fuel smuggling to Papua New Guinea
Indonesian soldiers from the Indonesia-Papua New Guinea Border Security Task Force successfully thwarted an attempt to smuggle 700 litres of subsidised fuel to PNG. The task force personnel, serving at the 122/Tombak
UN provides expertise for Truth and Reconciliation Commission setup
Fiji’s Attorney-General Graham Leung met with United Nations Resident Coordinator Dirk Wagener to discuss their commitment to support Fiji with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) process in Suva.
Last year he helped knock the Wallabies out of the World Cup. Now his job is to fix the Waratahs
The man who masterminded Fiji’s historic triumph over the Wallabies at the 2023 Rugby World Cup has been recruited to help rebuild the Waratahs and take the battered team back to the pointy end of Super Rugby. Simon
Fiji and Tahiti progress to the OFC Men’s Nations Cup semifinals
After three rounds of intense competition in the pool stages of the OFC men’s nations cup in Suva, Tahiti and Fiji have progressed to the semi-finals. Saturday saw the third and last round of Group B pool games
‘Stop the violence and killing against Kanaky people’: Vanuatu MPs from Tafea Province
Eight Members of Vanuatu Parliament from Tafea Province have made a bold and powerful call to the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, to stop the violence and killing being committed against the Kanaky
Rufino Varea appointed PICAN Regional Director
Pacific Islands Climate Action Network (PICAN) has appointed Rufino Varea as its new Regional Director. Hailing from Oinafa Village in Rotuma, Rufino Varea brings extensive experience in marine ecotoxicology and
Yap to begin canvassing votes for 31 May political status referendum
The Yap Election Commission in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) on Friday will begin tabulating the ballots cast during the 31 May referendum related to the island state’s political status. Yap voters were
Vanuatu causes huge upset over New Zealand
Vanuatu has caused a huge upset in beating New Zealand 4-2 in the final match of round three at Hindmarsh Stadium Vanuatu led 1-0 at the break courtesy of a brilliant goal from midfield general Seimata Chillia.
NRL wants me to stay out of PNG discussions: Olam
Justin Olam feels rugby league powerbrokers have not consulted him about the Papua New Guinea expansion bid for fear he will warn against fast-tracking the team’s entry into the NRL. The premiership-winning PNG
Palau considers expanding fishing zone in marine sanctuary
The Palau government, led by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Environment (MAFE), is proposing changes to the Palau National Marine Sanctuary (PNMS) that would significantly increase the area allowed for