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

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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

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Marc Neil-Jones, Vanuatu’s media pioneer, passes away

The publisher of Vanuatu’s only daily newspaper Marc Neil-Jones has passed away on Monday following a long illness. Jones, 67, a British national, was a world traveller in his younger years, who teamed up with his

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Pacific Resilience Facility receives first US$3 million capitalisation contribution from Japan

The Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF) Monday received a significant boost with the announcement of an initial contribution of 417,000,000 Japanese Yen (US$3 million), from the Government of Japan. The Secretary General

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Former Solomon Islands PM Sir Francis Hilly dies

Former Solomon Islands Prime Minister Sir Francis Billy Hilly passed away last night at the National Referral Hospital in Honiara. Tavuli News reports that his daughter confirmed his passing in a social media post. His

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World’s largest conference on women calls for equality amid gender backlash

Gender equality is a critical goal at a time when the demand for rights faces a global backlash, top UN officials told thousands of diplomats, business and civil society delegates gathered at UN Headquarters in New York

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No Miracle as Moana Pasifika take down Hurricanes in Auckland

Moana Pasifika have produced an unbelievable 40-31 win over the Hurricanes to get their maiden win of 2025. It ensures Ardie Savea bragging rights over his old team in their first meeting since he joined the expansion

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Oceania Rugby extends suspension of Papua New Guinea Rugby Union

Oceania Rugby has extended the suspension of the Papua New Guinea Rugby Union (PNGRU) for an additional six months, issuing a final request to President Paul Siwi for outstanding documentation related to the

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Manawanui wreck to become dive attraction

It has been revealed that the HMNZS Manawanui wreckage would not be removed from its resting place outside Tafitoala on the South Coast of Upolu in Samoa. The New Zealand navy ship sank on the morning of 6 October 2024,

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Reds edge out Fijiana Drua 22-19 in Lautoka

The Rooster Chicken Fijiana Drua Women fell short in a thrilling comeback attempt, going down 22-19 to the Queensland Reds Women in a hard-fought Super Rugby Women’s clash at Churchill Park in Lautoka on Saturday. The

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Drua secures first win for the season over Chiefs at home  

The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua pulled off a historic victory at Churchill Park in Lautoka, defeating Super Rugby Pacific table-toppers, the Chiefs, scoring 28-24 on Saturday. The win marks Drua’s first home victory

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“No pressure, just excitement”, Lomani fired up for Drua’s clash against Chiefs

Drua fans are in for an exciting day as the men’s and women’s team gear up for a double-header at Churchill Park in Lautoka. “We had a good week this week.  No pressure on us because we’ve put in the work,”

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USP Vice Chancellor “has not resigned”: Pro Chancellor

The University of the South Pacific (USP) ‘s Pro Chancellor Siosiua Tuitalukua Tupou Utoikamanu has released a statement clarifying that Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Pal Ahluwalia “has not

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Cook Islands: Mangaia residents turn to land and sea amidst shipping delays

The residents of a Southern Group Island continue to endure ongoing hardships due to inconsistent shipping, driving up costs and forcing reliance on subsistence living, while awaiting government-promised shipping

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Offshore firm to develop seafloor minerals: PNG Mining Department

Papua New Guinea will licence an offshore mining company to develop the mineral resources found on the seafloor, according to the Mining Department.  It said offshore (deep-sea) mining was never considered possible due

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IMO flagged about new register created in tiny uninhabited South Pacific Island

Wily, shady entrepreneurs are scanning world maps to seek ever more distant outposts to establish ship registers to help grease the flows of the dark fleet.  France and The Netherlands have submitted a paper to the

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Fiji and PNG trade imbalance a concern

Papua New Guinea’s acting high commissioner to Fiji, Bill Olmi has expressed concern over the current trade between Fiji and PNG.  Speaking during the revival of Fiji & PNG Business Council event in Suva

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Large drone spotted near border with PNG as Chinese warships passed nearby

Papua New Guinea’s Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko says he was not notified about a sophisticated drone that flew into the country’s air space around the time a Chinese naval vessel navigated the border

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Australian Museum repatriates human remains to Papua New Guinea

16 human skulls were repatriated to Papua New Guinea by the Chau Chak Wing Museum in Sydney, Australia last week.  The ancestral remains were returned to six village communities, including Gorendu and Bilibil, in

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Cook Islands seeking New Zealand expertise for Sovereign Wealth Fund

The Cook Islands government has taken further steps towards establishing a Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF), with officials currently in New Zealand holding discussions with financial experts, Prime Minister Mark Brown told

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24 teams express interest in joining OFC Professional League

The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) has received an impressive 24 expressions of interest for the highly anticipated OFC Professional League, due to kick off in January 2026.  With the deadline for submissions

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FEO begins the destruction of 2022 ballot papers

The Fijian Elections Office is focused on preparations for the 2026 general election and the local government elections later this year. Supervisor of Elections Ana Mataiciwa said this as the Fiji Elections Office today

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Air Niugini to refleet, expect reduced airfares

The Papua New Guinea Government has made available a total of over K5 billion (US$1.24 billion) to purchase a new Air Niugini fleet.  Air Niugini board chairman Kagl Yalo announced this at the opening of the second

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Solomon Islands, Tuvalu discuss international shipping registry

Solomon Islands Minister for Infrastructure Development (MID), Manasseh Maelanga, held a dialogue last week at the margins of the Honiara Ocean Summit with Tuvalu’s Minister for Natural Resources Development, Sa’aga

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