PM Marape: “Our people must benefit fairly from the resources on their land”

PAPUA New Guinea’s economy is flourishing, evidenced by a significant surge in tax revenue that has nearly doubled since

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No fuel shortage: Vanuatu

DESPITE official assurances that Vanuatu faces no imminent fuel shortage or price hike, residents and

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Weather workshop targets disability group

OVER 50 participants from organisations of persons with disabilities (OPDs) and national meteorological services across the

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Grassroots communities and women left behind in climate funding

GRASSROOTS communities and women-led organisations in the Pacific are missing out on climate finance, despite being among the most

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Pacific climate finance gaps threaten local resilience

CLIMATE finance in the Pacific is not keeping up with urgent needs, as complex systems, slow approvals, and financial risks still

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Climate talks: Pacific faces rising security risks

CLIMATE change is no longer just an environmental concern but a growing threat to security, stability, and development across the

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Emotional return to Tokelau for Royal New Zealand Navy sailor

RETURNING to her spiritual home of Tokelau was a profound experience for Petty Officer Christina Sola, who visited the island

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SOLOMON Islands’ new opposition coalition has claimed that the country’s government is illegitimate.

CLAIMING the support of 28 of 50 Members of Parliament, Peter Kenilorea Jr. and Peter Shanel Agovaka declared that Prime

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Clumsy Drua lose to Queensland Reds at home

A LACKLUSTER performance by the Fijian Drua led to their 21–6 loss to the Queensland Reds in Lautoka.The Reds were focused on

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Fiji, Australia launch $FJD35m flood resilience plan

FIJI and Australia have launched a $FJD35 million initiative, the Fiji Climate Adaptation Program (FCAP), to

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Guardians of the valley: Restoring ecosystems in Kouaoua

A COMMUNITY-DRIVEN environmental initiative is underway in Kouaoua, New Caledonia, aimed at mitigating the

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China’s grip grows on fragile Solomon Islands’ media

SINCE the Solomon Islands established diplomatic relations with China in 2019, the Pacific archipelago has

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SAUTU, “our shield against disinformation”, Rabuka

DEVELOPED alongside the United Kingdom Government Communication Service, this initiative aims to bolster public

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Kiribati’s climate-smart marine governance indicators

A RECENT national workshop in Tarawa brought together diverse stakeholders to establish monitoring frameworks for

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Solomon Kings FC draw South Melbourne FC in thrilling encounter

ROUND Four of the OFC Pro League ended with a thrilling battle between  South Melbourne FC and the Solomon

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Friend to all, enemy to none: PNG launches strategic blueprint for next 50 years

PAPUA New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has introduced a comprehensive Foreign Policy White

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Bula FC relentless in 3–2 victory over South Island United FC

AN entertaining first seven minutes as Kaile Auvray and Thomas Dunn initiated the attack for Bula FC straight from the

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Solomons in political flux as MPs change sides

LAST week, a mass resignation of Members of Parliament – including several ministers – threatened to sink Manele’s

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Iran conflict drags on, concerns rise

THE ongoing conflict in the Gulf region is creating significant global economic uncertainty, raising concerns

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Vanuatu launches landmark tax system

TAX reforms are being rolled out in Vanuatu as the government introduces a new digital system designed to

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Shipping service to boost Vanuatu-New Caledonia trade

A NEW shipping service between New Caledonia will be launched next month in an effort to boost trade between the

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Human Rights Watch backs Vanuatu

Vanuatu, alongside a cross-regional group of countries, circulated a draft UN General Assembly resolution to motivate member countries

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Latvia and Fiji cement ties

Senior government ministers Sakiasi Ditoka, Ro Filipe Tuisawau, and members of the diplomatic corps joined

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Brave Vanuatu United FC hold Auckland FC

IT was a hot and humid Wednesday afternoon in Honiara as tournament leader Auckland FC took on fifth-place Vanuatu United FC

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