Approaching 50 Years: the challenge of building a national identity in PNG
Papua New Guinea will celebrate its fiftieth anniversary as an independent nation in September 2025. This momentous milestone will undoubtedly be marked by jubilant celebrations. However, it also prompts reflection on
Ikitau hat-trick, Reimer cameo steers Brumbies home past defiant Drua
A Len Ikitau treble proved the difference in Friday night’s high-octane clash with the Wallabies centre scoring twice before half time and icing his hat-trick in the 51st minute. Ikitau’s third pushed the margin to
Search for new Manu Samoa Coach
The search for a new head coach for the Manu Samoa rugby team is approaching its final stages, with the chairman of Lakapi Samoa, Tuilaepa Sa’ilele Malielegaoi, confirming that interviews was completed by the end
Take ‘precautionary approach’ on deep-sea mining: top official tells AFP
Rules for the emerging deep-sea mining sector should take a “precautionary approach” that protects the environment, the head of the body drafting regulations for the practice told AFP Friday. At stake is a potential
Tokelau sets sight on a potential third referendum
A special committee is being set up in Tokelau to make sure everyone is well informed ahead of a potential third referendum. “A special committee, to collect all the information, the details on the type of choice that
Fijiana Drua secure last-minute victory over Brumbies in Lautoka
The Rooster Chicken Fijiana Drua Women clinched a dramatic last-minute victory over the ACT Brumbies, winning 21-15 in Round 3 of the Super W competition at Churchill Park in Lautoka. The match began with both sides
Solomon Islander Wins Regional Commonwealth Youth Award
“If we want change, we have to believe in ourselves.” These words drive Bethalyn Kelly, a 20-year-old visionary who has been named the Regional Winner for the Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development
Australian Opposition refuse to back Australia-Pacific climate forum bid
A major climate summit Australia hopes to host with Pacific island nations could be in jeopardy under a coalition government. It has reignited the debate between Labor and the Liberals over environmental commitments and
Vanuatu Disaster victims still waiting for promised cash relief
The digital cash transfer programme, initially promised by the Vanuatu government to assist disaster victims after Tropical Cyclones (TCs) Judy and Kevin, stalled as affected households await updates on its
18-month grace period on motion of no confidence passed in PNG Parliament
Papua New Guinea Parliament has passed a law requiring an 18-month grace period after a motion of no confidence fails in Parliament before a subsequent motion can be moved. This followed the passing of an amendment to
David v Goliath: Fiji’s amateurs to battle All Whites’ professionals in World Cup qualifier
The Fiji men’s senior football team faces a ‘David vs Goliath’ test when they meet New Zealand for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Oceania Qualifiers in Wellington next weekend. The Bula Boys will be up
Governor warns US federal cuts put Guam’s national security role on the line
“Guam is good, but it will be better,” Guam Governor Lou Leon Guerrero said Wednesday amid challenges facing the island in the thick of looming federal cuts that threaten to shrink the local government’s fiscal
Tonga’s Lulutai Airlines can cover its debts, former PM Hu’akavameiliku says
A former Tongan prime minister says that the country’s troubled government-owned airline, Lulutai, has enough assets to cover its debts. Hu’akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni, who resigned last December ahead of a
Paper victories not enough to change lives, RMI tells CSW69
Gender development laws, targets, and policies have helped the world recognise the barriers posed by inequality, but these ‘paper victories’ won’t be enough to change lives of all women and girls, the
Fiji Business Briefs: Growth forecasts, appointments, FNPF policy changes
Fiji: Stronger growth to resume in 2017 The ANZ Bank says while Fiji faces no risk of recession, the rate of economic growth is expected to slow. In an Economic Outlook released this week, economists Kishti Sen and Tom
Guam delegate chided for his ‘deafening silence’ on deep federal cuts
While Guam is at risk of losing millions in federal funding under the proposed new supplemental appropriations, the territory’s delegate to the US Congress seems asleep at the wheel, Senator Chris Barnett said. “Who
Nauru Parliament approves Constitutional change, expanding Cabinet by one Minister
Nauru’s Parliament has approved a significant constitutional amendment, allowing the president to appoint up to seven cabinet ministers, up from the previous limit of six. In a secret ballot held Tuesday, the
Australia commits $72 million in budget support for Fiji
The Australian Government has committed an additional FJ$72 million (AU$50 million) in budget support to Fiji for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The agreement was signed by Deputy Prime Minister Biman Prasad and the
Fiji launches National E-Commerce Strategy 2025-2029: A step towards a digital future
The Fiji Government has officially launched the National E-Commerce Strategy 2025-2029, aimed at transforming Fiji’s economy by embracing digital trade. In his keynote address, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister
Celebrating women in business on International Women’s Day
“Empowering women economically benefits families, businesses, and the nation,” said Minister for Women, Children, and Social Protection, Sashi Kiran, during the South Pacific Stock Exchange’s
“More than an event, it was a movement” – Samoa recalls CHOGM triumph at CSW69
Samoa’s CEO for Women, Community, and Social Development, Loau Donina Va’a, has told Commonwealth delegations at the United Nations’ annual gender meeting (CSW) that Samoa’s hosting of the Commonwealth Heads of
No sign of missing sea ambulance as six-day search ends in the Pacific
Authorities on Monday suspended the search for a Marshall Islands Sea ambulance and its crew of four, missing since 03 March, according to the US Coast Guard. “We stand with the families and the Republic of the
Vanuatu PM cancels Lalit Modi’s new passport
Fugitive billionaire Lalit Modi’s troubles deepened on Monday after the Prime Minister of Pacific Island nation Vanuatu, Jotham Napat, ordered cancellation of the passport that his government had issued to Modi
