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
Fiji stars nominated for HSBC SVNS 2025 Awards
Fiji’s rugby sevens future continues to shine brightly as two of its most exciting talents have earned nominations in the prestigious HSBC SVNS 2025 Awards, which will be presented at the highly anticipated SVNS World
American Samoa welcomes Trump’s reopening of fishing areas, but environmentalists vow to protect the marine sanctuary
US President Donald Trump’s move to restore fishing waters will expand options for the U.S tuna fleet out of Pago Pago harbour in American Samoa and revitalise the territory's fishery industry, according to Rep
French Minister Valls wants all parties to ‘take their responsibilities’ ahead of third trip to New Caledonia
French Minister for Overseas Manuel Valls, who is visiting New Caledonia this week for the third time in two months, has once again called all parties to live up to their responsibilities in order to make a new
Sogavare among Solomon Islands Government MPs in walkout; Parliament receives notice of no-confidence motion against PM Manele
The Solomon Islands government could collapse following a walkout by ministers and MPs from the
Lights out at CNMI’s only theatre amid economic struggles
Movie goers in the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands are lamenting the closure of the territory's only
Nauru and Australia finalise long-term funding for refugee processing
Nauru's President David Adeang has announced the conclusion of negotiations with Australia on long-term funding for the Regional Processing
A reflection on Pope Francis’ funeral
Our late dear Holy Father, Pope Francis' body was greeted with warm applause from over 250,000 people and chirping of seagull birds as his coffin was carried into St. Peter’s Square for his solemn Requiem Mass on
GNUT reaffirms sovereignty over citizenship: “Solomon Islands is Not for Sale”
The Solomon Islands Government has reiterated its firm stance against the commercialization of citizenship, reaffirming that the country is “not for sale.” This statement follows the circulation of unauthorized
Pasifika Communities University to promote local learning
Fiji's newest university, the Pasifika Communities University, opens this week with celebrations and events to mark the
Cocaine haul at Wotho Atoll in Marshall Islands
The discovery of 18 blocks of wrapped cocaine with an approximate total weight of 45 pounds was made on the oceanside of Kabin Island, Wotho Atoll, in mid-March by 11 local residents hunting coconut crab, according to a
US President Trump signs executive order boosting deep-sea mining industry
US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order aimed at boosting the deep-sea mining industry, the latest attempt to boost US production of nickel, copper and other critical minerals used widely across
Swire Shipping launches first biofuel services to the Pacific Islands
Swire Shipping announced that three of its vessels serving the South Pacific have made the switch to B24 and B30 2nd generation biofuel
Deep-rooted cultural influence behind Cook Islands corruption – former audit director
Former Director of Audit, Paul Allsworth, claims that cultural ties and environmental factors are strong contributing forces to corruption in the Cook Islands government.
