Building the middle ground in New Caledonia’s south
WITH days to go before New Caledonia’s provincial elections, it’s hard to judge the support for the 11 competing electoral lists in
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NZDF removes WWII-era explosives in Papua New Guinea
SPECIALIST New Zealand troops have destroyed about 2200 explosive remnants left over in Papua New Guinea from the Second World
Why has Vanuatu been dropped from the Pacific visa scheme?
THOUSANDS of ni-Vanuatu hoping to apply for permanent residency in Australia next month are seeking answers after Vanuatu was
Timor-Leste declares week of mourning for ex-President Guterres
TIMOR-LESTE has declared a week of mourning for former President Francisco Guterres, the former guerrilla leader who died in a
Vanuatu receives $10m ADB grant
VANUATU will receive $USD10 million from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to strengthen project delivery, build resilience to
Samoa seeks additional WST4.2M for Manawanui disaster
SAMOA will seek an additional WST4.2 million in compensation for communities in Siumu affected by the HMNZS Manawanui
Pacific advances efforts to strengthen banking links
PACIFIC nations are advancing efforts to secure critical banking links that keep trade flowing, families connected through remittances
Australia on high alert after second bird flu case
AUSTRALIA is on high alert after a second bird tested positive for a deadly strain of avian flu, raising concerns the virus may
Solomons to break spending cycle
SOLOMON Islands Finance Minister, Gordon Darcy Lilo, says the country must break its long-standing cycle of earning wealth only to
US-led Exercise Valiant Shield showcases allied strength across the Pacific
A MAJOR military exercise is unfolding across the Northern Pacific as the United States and its allies flex their muscles in a show
Solomons seeks return of national bank
MOVES are afoot in Solomon Islands for the return of a national bank. Finance Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo said the previous National
Samoa secures seat on World Rugby Council
LAKAPI Samoa Chairman Namulauulu Papali’i Leota Sami Leota has been appointed Samoa’s representative on the World Rugby
Reclaiming the conversation: what the Pleasurenesia guide means for youth
THIS year, a group of Pacific young people published a guide to talking about pleasure. They called it Pleasurenesia – a play on
Vaitupu islanders mark 80th anniversary of move to Fiji
A YEAR after World War II, 37 Tuvaluans left Vaitupu aboard the Fijian colonial vessel Degei to resettle on Kioa Island in northern
PNG seeks urgent legal advice over Chief Justice referral
PAPUA New Guinea’s government has sought urgent legal advice after the country’s constitutional watchdog referred a matter involving
Australian navy to survey Tuvalu lagoon
TWO Australian minesweepers have been deployed to Tuvalu to determine the extent of explosives from World War II in Nanumea
Women break through at airport
FIJI Airports is celebrating the achievements of female engineers who are helping to shape the future of aviation infrastructure
For New Cal voters, eating is the priority
AT dusk, a small group of residents starts to gather at the public housing towers at Magenta, in Noumea, the capital of New Caledonia.
Pacific democracy needs youth voice, Gavoka says
FIJI'S Deputy Prime Minister, Viliame Gavoka, delivered a strong message to Pacific youth this week:
PNG faces Bougainville independence test in Parliament
PAPUA New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has urged lawmakers to handle Bougainville’s push for independence through constitutional process, political dialogue and national unity.
Wale demands major overhaul of Solomon Airlines
SOLOMON Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale says the national airline can no longer rely on government support without showing a serious plan for change.
Hawaiian Airlines unveils first “Moana” plane in three-aircraft Disney tie-in
DISNEY’S live-action Moana is set to make waves in theatres July 10, and Hawaiian Airlines is marking the courageous voyager’s next great adventure with three commemorative liveries that capture the daring spirit of
Pacific Ministers to meet on economic challenges
ECONOMIC and Finance Ministers from across the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) will gather in Majuro, Republic of the Marshall Islands, from June 23–24 for the annual Forum Economic Ministers Meeting (FEMM).
