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: democracy in the region is holding, but it will not survive on autopilot.
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 exploration and…
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).
Drua women claim another win at home
IT was a tough contest as the Fijian Drua hosted the ACT Brumbies at the Four R in Ba. In the end the Drua won 42 - 20 to claim their second win for the…
3.2 million leaflets for New Caledonian voters
MILLIONS of leaflets with candidate lists and party propaganda have been collated for distribution to voters across New Caledonia, in the lead up to next week’s provincial elections.
