Calm count for Bougainville poll
POLLING and counting in the Bougainville' election have been calm. The territory’s Electoral Commissioner, Desmond Tsuianai, said operations had been smooth and results had started to flow in after some initial
Mark Sheehy
Blaze destroys election office
SOLOMON Islands voter and polling records are secure despite a fire which razed the country’s electoral commission office on
Milestone ocean deal signed
GLOBAL efforts to protect the ocean took a leap today with the signing of an agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) was officially
Spanish ships break Pacific laws
EARLY in March 2024, two crew of a Spanish longliner at the door of the Fiji-based Human Dignity Group (HDG) after three months at
Kiap – mobile government
THEY were called kiap – young, physically fit officers who walked the length and breadth of the Territory of Papua and New Guinea, representing the government.
Among the stars: PNG saint from Rakanui
PETER To Rot will be canonized a saint 50 years after his country, Papua New Guinea (PNG), regained independence from Australia, the guardian of colonial power.
Voices rise for PNG
AS Papua New Guinea (PNG) prepares to mark another year of independence, many are reflecting on how far the country has come and where it is headed
Golden era: Land of hope and possibility
ON September 16, Papua New Guinea will mark 50 years of independence – a milestone that highlights the pride of
Ensuring a bright future
AS the nation commemorates its coming of age, the tendency can be to measure progress in the visible: new infrastructure, thriving businesses, and community
Kava player: Ready to take over the market
A GROWING global need for yaqona (kava), and the threat of a disease with the potential to destroy vast swathes of the crop in Fiji, could push Papua New Guinea into the position of the world’s major
Ready for change: Facility prepared for future threats
WITH the rapid advance of climate change and rising sea levels, the Pacific’s infrastructure is in dire need of review and rehabilitation to better prepare for potential natural
Guam to host 2026 ports talks
THE Association of Pacific Ports (APP) is pleased to welcome Conchita Taitano as its newly elected President.
Brace for success
PNG Ports is poised for significant growth, driven by robust financial performance and strategic investments in
It’s about money US expansion to save island ports
A FEAR in the West around China’s expansion in the Pacific may be the catalyst for the renewal of port infrastructure around the
Strong growth amidst global shipping challenges
STEAMSHIPS Logistics leads Papua New Guinea’s shipping and logistics sector, providing unmatched integrated solutions that simplify the whole supply
Fisheries subsidies offer no help
A NEW World Trade Organization (WTO) agreement on fisheries subsidies will do little to target countries most responsible for the over-exploitation of marine resources, fisher groups and civil society claimed today.
You cannot pour from an ‘Empty Cup’
THE Pacific is uniting voices for social change at the Pacific Social Work Symposium in Fiji, where social work professionals, advocates, and community leaders come together to discuss social justice and
Ocean partnership
THE British High Commission in Fiji has joined forces with Conservation International and the Office of the Pacific Ocean Commissioner (OPOC) to launch the Sustainable Blue Pacific
Movers and Shakers
DR Malouamaua Tu’ualofaifo has been appointed Acting CEO of the American Samoa Medical Center (LBJ Tropical Medical Center) through a recess appointment by Governor Lemanu P. S.
Fisheries expert breaks silence on gender barriers
A FIJIAN fisheries expert has revealed how women face systemic discrimination in the maritime industry, confronting traditional expectations that silence female voices and limit their professional opportunities.
Where Colour is Rare, Light is Everything: A Solar Journey in Pingelap
In the western Pacific Ocean lies the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), a Pacific nation made up of 607 islands spread across four states: Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, and Kosrae. Among them is the remote atoll of Pingelap
Pacific youth taking steps toward a cleaner future
Across the Pacific, young people are stepping up to learn more about how to manage waste and improve energy access in their
USP Graduates Admitted to the Bar
Forty-five students from The University of the South Pacific (USP) were officially admitted to the bar during a prestigious admission ceremony held at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva, Fiji. Family and friends gathered
