Fiji receives Cook Islands’ new high commissioner
COOK Islands High Commissioner Michael Henry presented his credentials to Fiji President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu - a posting both governments say aims to deepen a growing Pacific partnership.
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PNG government takes $16.3 million stake in lime project
PAPUA New Guinea’s government has exercised equity participation rights to take a 13 per cent stake in Pacific Lime and Cement’s Central Lime Project for $US16.3 million.
Fiji’s exports to US unaffected by new tariffs
FIJI'S exports to the United States were not affected by Washington's latest tariff
Mixed messages over Solomons-US security deal
THE United States Coast Guard has sent a ship to the Solomon Islands ahead of a maritime security agreement between the two countries.
81 PNG public bodies miss reports, exposing deep compliance failure
EIGHTY-one of Papua New Guinea’s 145 government agencies and provincial administrations failed to submit mandatory 2025 annual performance reports.
Drawing a line in the ocean
FOR decades, the finalisation of a maritime boundary between Vanuatu and New Caledonia has been blocked by a dispute with France over two uninhabited islands in the South Pacific.
Honouring Papua New Guinea’s legacy
PAPUA New Guinea’s National Remembrance Day was marked with a call to look beyond World War II and also honour the pioneers, workers and communities that helped shape the nation.
Jackson’s airport redevelopment key to PNG’s regional hub plans
THE redevelopment of Jackson’s International Airport in Papua New Guinea’s capital, Port Moresby, has been described as a major investment ins aviation, tourism and trade ambitions.
Fears rise after Solomons mine collapse
EMERGENCY response teams have rushed to Solomon Islands largest gold mine after a reported tunnel collapse early today.
FCC urges responsible Christian witness in schools
THE Fiji Council of Churches has called for Christian teaching in schools to be conducted responsibly, following public concern over a recent religious session held at a school.
PM Wale holds bilateral talks with Japan’s Prime Minister
SOLOMON Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to strengthening ties with Japan during bilateral talks with Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo.
Wale rejects MPs’ pay rise, vows salary reform
SOLOMON Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale has rejected a pay rise for parliamentarians, saying his government will replace the current salary-setting system with an independent body covering the public
Pacific strengthens united climate agenda as COP31 countdown begins
PACIFIC climate ministers have reinforced a united regional agenda ahead of COP31, pledging to strengthen the region's negotiating influence as global geopolitical uncertainty threatens progress on climate
Waratahs wins Super W season
AFTER a successful season, the Fijian Drua women were forced to dig deep as they succumbed to relentless pressure from the NSW Waratahs in the final at the Four R Stadium in Ba.
Australia considers joint sea patrols, Forum remains silent on China missile tests
AUSTRALIA has not ruled out increased joint patrols of the South China after what it has described as a "destabilising" missile test in the Pacific.
Hopes fade for 24 missing in PNG sea mishap
THE search continues in Papua New Guinea's East New Britain province for 24 people missing at sea after two boats capsized while returning from a picnic at the weekend.
New Pacific paper calls land a growing fault line for peace and security
LAND governance must return to the centre of Pacific security policy as climate change, displacement and pressure on arable land intensify risks to social cohesion and sovereignty.
Energy crisis could cost Tonga budget up to TOP50 million
MIDDLE East tensions could cost Tonga’s national budget between TOP40 million and TOP50 million, as higher fuel prices and possible supply disruptions put fresh pressure on the economy.
Calls to revoke Solomons MPs pay rise
A CIVIL society organisation in Solomon Islands has called for a pay rise for Members of Parliament to be revoked.
Micronesia internet use surges twenty-fold after World Bank rollout
A WORLD Bank-backed push to connect one of the Pacific’s most scattered countries has driven a 99 per cent drop in entry-level fixed broadband prices.
Palau secures $12.5 million ADB financing for resilience drive
THE Asian Development Bank has approved $USD12.5 million in concessional financing for Palau to shore up public finances, improve disaster readiness and back sustainable growth.
New Zealand and PNG sign defence pact to boost military ties
NEW Zealand and Papua New Guinea have signed a new defence cooperation agreement aimed at deepening military ties, including more dialogue, training, exercises and personnel exchanges.
Naoero’s diplomatic leap towards Israel
THE Republic of Naoero (Nauru) plans to establish an embassy in Israel and has approved a scoping mission to examine the diplomatic, operational and logistical steps needed to open an embassy.
