Samoa government eyes debt reduction

The Samoa Government has forecast public debt will reduce the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) ratio to 32.1 percent by the end of the financial year 2023-24.  It plans to achieve this by continuing the

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Palau sees tourism revival with South Korea as economic security issue

Security means many things, climate security, human security, energy security, economic security, and maritime security, to name a few.  Korea-Pacific Summit, held this week, called for regional security and a peaceful

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Cassie Siataga inspires Samoa to first Oceania crown

Cassie Siataga held her nerve to kick Samoa to a dramatic 19-18 victory against Fiji that secured a first ever Oceania Rugby Women’s Championship title and their place in WXV 2. Following an epic decider on

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No quick fix for Moana Pasifika, but CEO confident of better days ahead

How did the season go for Moana Pasifika? Well, they lost their first 13 games, ahead of Saturday night’s win against the Waratahs, have had poor crowds, their coach Aaron Mauger is leaving early and best player Levi

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Fijian Drua achieve historic Super Rugby quarter finals dream

The Fijian Drua claim another victory at home and make a historic berth into the Super Rugby Pacific

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PNG delays bilateral security pact with Australia over sovereignity concerns

A proposed bilateral security treaty between Australia and Papua New Guinea has been delayed due to Port Moresby's fears the proposed wording encroached on the nation's

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Solomon Islands expecting big economic boost from hosting Pacific Games

The Solomon Islands is anticipating a huge financial boost thanks to the staging of the Pacific Games later this

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Futsal the perfect tool for aspiring footballers: Roy Krishna

Roy Krishna was back in Fiji recently, helping promote futsal and its benefits for young football

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Fiji Airways reviews flight loads due to fuel shortage in Tuvalu

Some passengers with bookings to Tuvalu on Fiji Airways have been unable to travel this week, as the airline has had to review flight loads due to fuel shortages and supply issues at Funafuti International Airport. Fiji

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Vanuatu Police Commissioner suspended

Vanuatu’s Commissioner of Police, Colonel Robson Iavro, has been suspended with effect from Monday, 29 May

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Born in a typhoon: Many, including newborns, remain without electricity as Guam recovers from storm

Most of the Guam remained without electricity and the governor appealed for patience during a recovery process expected to take at least a

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IAEA: Japan’s measurements of Fukushima treated water accurate and precise

Japan’s Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), the operator of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station (NPS), has demonstrated its capabilities for accurate and precise measurements of the radionuclides present in

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