Quick flight over Pacific air space
Garmin has announced the expansion of its Navigation Database to include the South Pacific region, which includes Australia, New Zealand. Previously available only to users in the Americas and Europe, this database now
PNG Opposition MP Bird slams media crackdown
Papua New Guinea Opposition MP and East Sepik Governor, Allan Bird Allan Bird has issued a scathing rebuke of recent actions taken by government-linked entities against journalists, calling for a nationwide boycott of
Moving beyond donor dependency: lessons from PNA
For decades, the Pacific Islands region has been reliant on donor funding to support development, governance, and capacity-building initiatives. While donor support has played a role in strengthening institutions, it
David Lambourne saga in Kiribati heading back to court
A years' long legal wrangle in Kiribati that is keeping a judge separated from his family remains unresolved.
No-confidence motion absents from today’s Solomon Islands Parliament agenda
The motion of no confidence (MONC) against the Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands Jeremiah Manele, which had previously been scheduled for tabling and debate, does not appear on today’s parliamentary order
Foreigners in PNG nabbed for attempted smuggling gold bars
Papua New Guinea Police in Port Moresby are investigating the alleged attempt to smuggle homemade undeclared gold bars out of Port Moresby via Jackson International
Clock ticks for social media
A ruling from France’s highest administrative court, the Conseil d’État, has criticised former Prime Minister Gabriel Attal’s temporary ban on TikTok in New
PARAMETRIC INSURANCE – Addressing the Financial Impact of Disasters
The Pacific Catastrophe Risk Insurance Company (PCRIC) is a special-purpose disaster risk insurer created to provide a pathway for nations in the Pacific Islands region to secure financial solutions to the costly impact
Deep-rooted cultural influence behind Cook Islands corruption – former audit director
Former Director of Audit, Paul Allsworth, claims that cultural ties and environmental factors are strong contributing forces to corruption in the Cook Islands government.
Australian Coalition plans Pacific labour review, unclear on aid
Major change is on the way for Pacific seasonal workers and, possibly, the government's flagship Pacific visa should Peter Dutton take office on 03 May.
New Caledonia talks to resume this month, but differences remain
New Caledonian political leaders and the French government are scheduled to resume political status talks on 29 April, when France’s Overseas Minister Manuel Valls returns to Noumea. For Valls, “the objective of
