Commonwealth leaders urged to work harder to leave no woman behind
Commonwealth leaders are being urged to work harder to get rid of the barriers and biases that continue to hold back women and girls.
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Indonesia criticises Vanuatu’s support for West Papua, Vanuatu stands firm
Indonesia has expressed concerns over Vanuatu's public support for West Papua's independence movement and its diplomatic
Fiji PM Rabuka nominates Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu for President
Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has announced Speaker of Parliament Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu as his nominee for the next President of
Solomon Islands PM defends $2.1 million trip
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has defended his recent SBD$2.1 million (US$249,000) back-to-back trip to the Gulf States of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab
Bougainville Mama Bank officially opens
In a landmark initiative aimed at bolstering the microeconomic landscape of Bougainville, Papua New Guinea deputy Prime Minister John Rosso officially inaugurated the Bougainville Mama
Youthful resilience will be Commonwealth core strength in coming years, Samoa summit declares
The vibrant colours and rich Samoan culture filled the room as the 13th Commonwealth Youth Forum (CYF) opened in Apia, Samoa
UN climate case could be global circuit breaker: Vanuatu official
Pacific Island nations hope the climate change case they’ve brought to the UN court will help overcome the shortcomings of international negotiations and spur greater
Tahiti warm favourites heading into defence of their OFC Beach Soccer Men’s Nations Cup title
Tahiti would once again be the team to beat at the OFC Beach Soccer Men’s Nations Cup, kicking off in Honiara
USP Strike continues
A strike at the University of the South Pacific continues in Suva today with no word from the university Council on whether the striking staff and students have been
PNG Petroleum Minister announces review of Oil and Gas Act
Papua New Guinea Petroleum Minister Jimmy Maladina, has announced a comprehensive review of the country’s ageing Oil and Gas
TISABANK launched, opens its doors today
The Papua New Guinea commercial banking industry will see its newest member open its doors in the country as
Important milestones at CHOGM
More than 4,000 delegates and leaders from 56 Commonwealth countries will gather in Apia, this week for the bi-annual Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting
IMF, ADB set sights on $37m Solomon Islands aid audit
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Asian Development Bank are poring over a highly critical audit of a multimillion-dollar COVID-19 aid package in Solomon
Niue celebrates 50 years of self governing
The Government of Niue has announced its commemoration of 50 years as a self-governing state, celebrating half a century of
“This is our chance,” says Samoa PM Fiame
Samoa Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa views the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) as a unique opportunity for the small island nation to highlight its rich
Pacific Championships Standings & Judiciary
The Kangaroos can secure a place in the Pacific Cup final by avenging last year's loss to New Zealand next
Kangaroos launch new era with tough win over Tonga
The Kangaroos have kick started their Pacific Championships campaign with a hard-fought 18-0 win over Tonga XIII at Suncorp
PNG Kumuls crush Fiji to spoil homecoming party
A pair of long-range intercepts helped Papua New Guinea to a 22-10 victory over Fiji on Saturday night, marking a dream start to their Pacific Bowl
USP secures full patent for cyber resilient thermal power plants
The University of The South Pacific has secured a full patent from the Indian Patent Office for a system designed to counter cyberattacks targeting power
FSC reports positive financial performance despite industry challenges
The Fiji Sugar Corporation (FSC) reported improved financial results for the year ending May 31, 2024, with higher revenue and profitability despite
Overseas Minister buffeted by New Caledonia crisis
By Nic Maclellan, in Noumea, New Caledonia France’s newly appointed Overseas Minister François-Noël Buffet has travelled to New Caledonia for a four-day visit, pledging that “the time has come for the return of
COP16 confronts “huge” challenge of protecting 30 percent of world’s land and sea
The global target to protect at least 30 percent of the world’s land and water ecosystems by 2030 faces “huge”
Solomons maintain ‘balanced stance’ on West Papua issue, ahead of PM’s Indonesia trip
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has reaffirmed Solomon Islands’ measured approach to the West Papua issue, stating that his GNUT administration respects Indonesia's