Traditional leaders urge village-level fight against Fiji’s drug crisis
FIJI’S Great Council of Chiefs (GCC) says the country’s worsening drug problem and the rise in HIV infections are now pressing community...
Port Vila launches free wi-fi service
FREE wi-fi is now available on the Port Vila waterfront. Officials made the announcement during 51st anniversary celebrations of the Port...
Patrol vessel to boost maritime security in New Caledonia
THE French Navy's patrol vessel, Jean-Tranape, will arrive in Nouméa today in a significant upgrade to the territory's maritime...
Walking to the polling booth in Noumea
“If I have to walk to the polling booth on election day, I’ll do it,” said Josiane. “But my mother is elderly and it’s too far for her...
Making ocean dreams come true for the region
In New York early this year, the global community witnessed the completion of the third and final Preparatory Commission (PrepCom3) to lay...
Pacific aviation ministers chart bold course for a more connected, resilient region
The 4th Regional Aviation Ministers Meeting delivered a clear mandate for regional cooperation, new international partnerships, and a...
PNG parliament breached deal, says Toroma
THE decision by the Papua New Guinea parliament to adopt a draft sessional order on the results of the Bougainville Referendum, has been...
Dead fish, discoloured sea spark fear in Yap
GOVERNMENT officials on Yap are scrambling to identify the cause of dead fish and discoloured sea water, which threaten the...
