China sending more police, donating equipment for Pacific Games
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has announced that China is sending additional police to the country to help provide security for the Pacific Games. The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) on
Cook Islands’ Albert Henry pardoned
The first Cook Islands Premier the late Albert Henry, who was stripped of his knighthood and found guilty of election fraud, has been given a formal pardon by the King’s Representative Sir Tom Marsters in Rarotonga
We’re not trying to impress anyone: Tonga PM on UN truce
Tonga’s Prime Minister said, “We are not trying to impress anyone. This was a sovereign decision made by the Government of Tonga…,” when he was asked why Tonga had opposed the UN General Assembly
Pacific Games gold medalists call for support
Back to back Pacific Games’ Gold Medalists, the PNG Touch football teams, are calling for support to send its contingent to the Pacific Games in Solomon Islands this month. The Pacific Games starts on 19 November ,
Athletes and stakeholders eagerly anticipate Pacific Games amidst busy preparations
Countdown for the 17th Pacific Games is underway in the Solomon Islands and across the region and other parts of the world. Team officials and athletes are preparing for the Pacific Games, while stakeholders in Honiara
Team PNG confirmed for Pacific Games
All teams and athletes for the Pacific Games have been finalised and endorsed by the PNG Olympic Committee’s justification committee, says Team PNG chef de mission Faye Zina Lalo. With the games set to kick off in
Telecom Fiji and Telstra sign partnership deal for network connectivity
Telecom Fiji has announced a partnership deal with Telstra Corporation enabling direct network connectivity between Telecom Fiji and Telstra’s network. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in enhancing
Fukushima water released without technical concerns, IAEA says
Japan’s release of treated radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant into the sea is “progressing as planned and without any technical concerns,” the UN nuclear watchdog has said. The
Fijian 15s captain Leweniqila retires, paving the way for new generation
Fijiana 15’s captain Sereima Leweniqila has decided to retire from international rugby, bringing an end to 11 years of her time in the white jersey. After Fiji’s resounding 118-0 victory against Kazakhstan,
Flying Fijians coach Simon Raiwalui calls for British & Irish Lions Test
Flying Fijians coach Simon Raiwalui talked through his 2023 Rugby World Cup memories and moments with Planet Rugby, reflecting on the future of the game for Fiji and the world. The need for a Fiji/Pacific Island-Lions
China’s declining aid to Pacific islands increasingly goes to allies, think tank reports
China’s declining aid to the South Pacific is increasingly targeted toward its political allies in the region as appetite there for Chinese credit declines and competition grows with the U.S. for influence, an
Nauru’s new President David Adeang sworn in, names Cabinet
Member of Parliament for Ubenide, David Adeang has taken his oath as the newly elected President of Nauru. Chief Justice Mohammad Khan presided over the swearing in ceremony and witnessed the swearing in of the newly
Heavyweight boxer Tutakitoa-Williams to lead Niue’s Pacific Games medal bid
Niue’s heavyweight boxer, Duken Tutakitoa-Williams will lead the country’s campaign at the upcoming Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands. Chef de Mission Sidney Lui told RNZ Pacific that
David Adeang elected as new Nauru President
Nauru’s Parliament has elected Member of Parliament from Ubenide, David Adeang as the Pacific nation’s new President. The member for Menen, Lionel Aingimea nominated David Adeang who accepted the nomination
Air Niugini cancels aircraft order
Air Niugini has cancelled its acquisition of the Q-400 aircraft because they are not up to standard, says acting chief executive officer Gary Seddon. He said in a statement that the airline company had been expecting to
Alii Palau Airlines signs contract with Bhutan carrier Drukair
Drukair, a Bhutanese carrier, has signed a contract agreement with Alii Palau Airlines to commence a Singapore to Palau flight. Alii Palau Airlines is a new company which set to provide direct flights from Singapore to
Lakapi Samoa supports new Pacific cup
Samoa’s rugby union governing body Lakapi Samoa has thrown its support behind World Rugby’s new annual 15s competition involving six nations including Samoa. A number of decisions at the recent World
PNG military leader to serve as deputy commander of Australian Army’s 3rd Brigade in Townsville
A military leader from Papua New Guinea will become the second-in-command of one of Australia’s combat brigades in a historic move designed to shore up military ties between the two nations. It is the first time a
Fiji Bati party in PNG with big win over Kumuls 43-16
Fiji Bati produced a clinical performance to stun the Papua New Guinea Kumuls 43-16 in Port Moresby on Sunday. With Maika Sivo and Kurt Donoghue both claiming a double at Santos National Football Stadium, the Bati
Samoa and Fiji Airways talk codeshare
Negotiations have commenced between the government-owned airline, Samoa Airways and Fiji Airways on the possibility of having a codeshare agreement. This was revealed by the Minister of Public Enterprises and Samoa
Fiji among 14 that oppose truce
Fiji was amongst 14 countries that opposed a resolution calling for an immediate humanitarian truce in Gaza while 120 countries voted in favour. The Assembly adopted resolution titled “Protection of civilians and
U.S. welcomes Pacific COP bid for Australia in 2026, confirms support for Resilience Facility
A long-running bid for global recognition of a Pacific-owned, initiated and led Resilience fund for disaster-proofing islands nations has received the nod from the United States and Australia. The Pacific Resilience
Chaos in Madang
Madang town in Papua New Guinea is in a state of lawlessness after policeman was killed on Wednesday, sparking a wave of violence and havoc which a senior police officer described as “chaotic”. Assistant
Fukushima plant workers hospitalised after accidentally getting sprayed with radioactive waste
Two workers at the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant were hospitalised after accidentally getting sprayed with liquid laced with radioactive materials, officials said Thursday. The incident occurred
