Court registrar becomes first person from PNG to be shortlisted in Commonwealth Short Story prize
Sixty-year-old Baka Barakove Bina's regular job is in a courthouse in Goroka, Papua New Guinea, but his real passion is in writing, and it's seen him gain international recognition.
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
Fresh details emerge on Australia’s new climate migration visa for Tuvalu residents. An expert explains
Australia has announced a new visa allowing Tuvaluan citizens to permanently migrate, as part of a 2023 treaty focused on shared security and climate
Palau, escaping Trump tariffs, says strong U.S. good for Pacific
Palau's president remains optimistic that the U.S. will maintain its regional commitment despite recent aid disruptions, emphasising the nation's strategic ties under its compact of free
Bougainville stands firm on independence
Vice President of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, Patrick Nisira says that the Moderation process must remain consultative and focused solely on the referendum result for
FNU Foundation launched with donations to empower underprivileged students
The recently launched FNU Foundation will assist underprivileged students at the
