Congress candidates tackle CNMI economy, federal rules and the China factor
The CNMI faces many obstacles to building a resilient and sustainable economy. Challenges include limited natural
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Palau signs FY 2025 Budget Act, averting government shutdown
The Palau national government avoided a shutdown with the signing of the Fiscal Year 2025 Unified Budget Act on 30 September
Northern Marianas seeks to revive tourism amid suspended flights
The CNMI is struggling to revive its main tourism industry to pre-COVID levels three years after the lifting of travel
Tonga Supreme Court orders millions to be paid out in judgement over reports of banking dispute
The Tonga Supreme Court has ordered a multi-million pa’anga payout in a case involving the Tonga Development Bank and the Reserve
UN rights council examines nuclear legacy consequences in the Marshall Islands
The UN Human Rights Council convened a dialogue on Friday to examine the nuclear testing legacy in the Marshall
Manu Samoa Head Coach suspended following criminal charges
Lakapi Samoa has suspended Manu Samoa Head Coach – Mase Mahonri Schwalger, effective
Tonga to host 2031 Pacific Games
Tonga has agreed to host the 2031 Pacific Games, the announcement coming seven years after pulling out of hosting the 2019
Pacific utilities advised to set strategic planning to gain savings from renewable energy investments
Renewable energy can bring cost savings for Pacific utilities, but achieving these benefits requires strategic
Solomon Islands demand action on shipping emissions
The Solomon Islands are ramping up their fight against climate change, demanding immediate global action on shipping
Condemnation grows after China fires test rocket into central Pacific
Regional defence leaders are continuing to meet in Auckland as the Pacific faces increased geopolitical
Solomon Islands government’s stimulus package mismanaged
An audit report on the $306 million (US$36 million) Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) has produced disturbing
Beu tops Pacific, PNG athletes feature in regional rankings
Papua New Guinea has dominated the top 10 Pacific Islands men’s and women’s World Athletics rankings with Olympian Leonie
Northern Mariana Islands leaders concerned about China missile test in the Pacific Ocean
The Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) leaders are worried about China's recent missile
Paris shifts gears on New Caledonia, after months of conflict
After nearly five months of conflict in New Caledonia, the French government has formally announced it will abandon a constitutional amendment on voting rights for New
Solomon Islands new embassy in UAE commissioned
Solomon Islands has officially commissioned its first-ever Embassy located at Abu Dhabi in United Arab
New Caledonia’s constitutional reform will not go ahead: French PM
New Caledonia's controversial constitutional reform will not go ahead, French Prime Minister Michel Barnier
Vanuatu chiefs encourage Ni-Vans to pursue arranged marriage
Vanuatu chiefs are pushing to re-introduce traditional arranged weddings as they believe it will strengthen
Dr Raijeli Taga named PS for the Office of Fiji Prime Minister
Dr Raijeli Taga has been named the new Permanent Secretary for the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) in
Paris Agreement ‘a failure’: Solomon Islands Foreign Minister Agovaka
Solomon Islands believes the Paris Agreement is failing humanity and so the world needs a stronger legally binding
Australia’s coalmine decision ‘a direct threat to our collective future’: Tuvalu MP
Tuvalu’s climate minister says Australia’s decision to approve three coalmine expansions calls into question its claim to be a "member of the Pacific
Kiribati MP wants voice heard too as popular vote nears
With Members of Parliament and the Speaker elected in Kiribati, the focus is now on the vote for the country's
Tepaeru Herrmann reappointed Cook Islands Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Immigration
Tepaeru Herrmann has been reappointed as the Cook Islands Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and
Fijian Drua to face Brumbies in 2025 season opener
The Fijian Drua will kick off their Super Rugby Pacific 2025 season with a clash against the Brumbies on 15 February in