‘Not sitting on our laurels’, says Pacific Ocean Commissioner Manoni
Pacific Ocean Commissioner Filimon Manoni asserts that Pacific Island countries and territories have not been “sitting on our laurels” when stewarding the health and protection of the region's vast ocean and marine
Excitement builds for Oceania World Cup Qualifiers
Football fans should expect an action- packed evening for round two of the Oceania World Cup qualifiers at the HFC stadium in Suva
No oil spill, assures acting Samoa PM
Acting Samoan Prime Minister, Tuala Iosefo Ponifasio, says there is no evidence of oil spillage in the area where the New Zealand naval ship HMNZS Manwanui
Environmentalists slam ‘premature’ seabed minerals harvesting regulations
Cook Islands has enacted seabed minerals harvesting regulations despite concerns about the lack of 'meaningful
Former FBI director slams AFP inaction in Nauru bribery case
A former director of the U.S Federal Bureau of Investigation has criticised the Australian Federal Police over its handling of a bribery
Kiribati criticises Beijing missile launch
Kiribati has issued rare criticism of China over last month's launch of an ballistic missile, saying it "does not welcome" Beijing's
PNG’s Correctional Services mutiny attempt
Papua New Guinea’s Correctional Services was on high alert Monday following an alleged mutiny attempt over the
PM Marape expresses optimism toward establishing PNG NRL team
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has expressed his optimism about the progress toward establishing a PNG rugby league team in the Australian NRL competition. Following a series of high-level discussions in
Palau prepares to host 2025 Pacific Mini Games
Palau is making preparations to host the 2025 Pacific Mini Games, scheduled from 30 June to 09 July 2025. In an interview, Frank Kyota, President of the Palau National Olympic Committee (PNOC), outlined the country’s
HMNZS Manawanui crew and passengers rescued after ship runs aground in Samoa
A power outage may have caused a Royal New Zealand Navy ship to run aground on a reef off the coast of
Tonga keeps whale watching in check amid global concerns
Tonga, a popular destination for whale-swimming, has carefully balanced its tourism appeal with marine conservation
Liquidator appointed to resolve Air Vanuatu’s financial woes
The liquidator appointed to resolve Air Vanuatu's financial woes says the airline is set to come out of
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
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