No-confidence motion absents from today’s Solomon Islands Parliament agenda
The motion of no confidence (MONC) against the Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands Jeremiah Manele, which had previously been scheduled for tabling and debate, does not appear on today’s parliamentary order
Foreigners in PNG nabbed for attempted smuggling gold bars
Papua New Guinea Police in Port Moresby are investigating the alleged attempt to smuggle homemade undeclared gold bars out of Port Moresby via Jackson International
New Caledonia bans ‘dangerous’ seabed mining for half a century
New Caledonia last week imposed a 50-year ban on deep-sea mining across its entire maritime zone – a rare and sweeping move that places the French Pacific territory among the most restrictive in
USS Blue Ridge arrives in Fiji for first visit since 1998
The US 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) arrived in Suva yesterday, marking the ship's first return to Fiji since 1998. Officials say the visit highlights the continuation of 7th Fleet’s deepening security
Fiji, Australia and SPC break ground on regional development facility
The Governments of Fiji and Australia, in partnership with the Pacific Community (SPC), celebrated a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday for a new regional SPC
Last minute try secures win for the Drua in Suva
It was a happy end to a high scoring contest for the home crowd at the HFC Stadium this weekend, with the Fijian Drua just squeaking home in the dying minutes of the
Wallaroos clinical performance over the Fijiana in Suva
The Australian Wallaroos put on a clinical performance in Suva on Saturday evening to defeat the Fijiana by a wide
Palmerston Island in the Cook Islands facing critical power shortage
Palmerston Island in Cook Islands is currently facing a critical power shortage due to the failure of its ageing diesel
Major parties are promising big on the Pacific this election. What does the region think?
If you walk down a street in Honiara, Port Moresby or Nuku'alofa and ask about the federal election in Australia, you might well draw a polite — but blank —
BSP launch new Business Banking Unit
Bank South Pacific (BSP) celebrated a significant milestone Wednesday, with the launch of its new Business Bank.
Labour hire companies exploiting slavery rule gaps
Frontline workers including police need better training to recognise signs of modern slavery as migrant workers are targeted in regional and rural parts of
IMF warns Pacific Economies face slower growth, Rising risks amid global trade turbulence
In an interview with PACNEWS Senior Journalist Pita Ligaiula, Nada Choueiri, Deputy Director of the IMF’s Asia & Pacific Department based in Washington DC, offered a detailed assessment of the economic landscape
Miner applies to exploit deep sea under controversial Trump executive order
Seabed miner The Metals Company said Tuesday it has submitted an application for a US license to mine an area of the Pacific Ocean administered by a United Nations-affiliated
Sogavare, Maelanga accuse PM Manele of weak leadership
Leaders of the defected ministers and government backbenchers have defended their decision to leave GNUT (Government for National Unity and Transformation) – accusing Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Jeremiah Manele of
Samoa state of emergency expires, no extension; NEOC
A proclamation on a state of emergency declared on 31 March in response to the Samoa energy crisis will not be extended and effectively expired on Tuesday, 29
Pacific Island growth takes a hit as global trade tensions rise: IMF
Rising US tariffs and growing global trade tensions are expected to indirectly drag down economic growth in Pacific Island countries, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warns, as ripple effects from larger economies
How resource-rich is Papua New Guinea really?
Papua New Guinea is often described as a “resource-rich” country. The phrase appears on government websites, media reports and statements from international organisations. Prime Minister James Marape stated at the
Geoff Turner named Tonga’s New Police Commissioner
Australian Federal Police (AFP)Commander Geoff Turner has been appointed as Tonga’s next Police Commissioner, set to be sworn in on 12 May
IMF flags debt, remittances and trade shocks as key risks for Pacific economies
Pacific Island countries face mounting economic pressure from global trade disruptions, debt risks, and shrinking remittances, the International Monetary Fund (IMF)has
Solomon Islands PM Manele appeals for calm and reassures nation amid political instability
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has appealed to all citizens of Solomon Islands—particularly residents of Honiara—to remain calm, peaceful, and respectful of the democratic process amid the current
Solomons 2025 visitor numbers off to a flyer
Tourism Solomons is celebrating its best first quarter international visitor intake since
Tongan Police Minister warns against Sunday law breaches
Tongan Minister for Police, Paula Piukala, has expressed concern over repeated requests to breach the nation’s strict Sunday observance laws. Minister Piukala revealed he had received another request for an air
Sogavare joins Opposition as new majority forms ahead of no-confidence vote
Following the mass resignation led by Finance Minister Manasseh Sogavare and several senior ministers on Monday, a new political alignment appears to be taking shape in the Solomon Islands
