Tonga to launch bond market to boost business finance
Tongan government will establish a domestic bond market to improve business access to affordable
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Niue government prioritises investments in social and economic infrastructure
Niue Minister for Finance, Crossley Tatui highlights investment and Infrastructure Management, revealing a total replacement value of Niue’s assets as approximately $200 million NZD (US$118.56
Vanuatu MPs speak out against cyberbullying
Vanuatu PM Jotham Napat condemns cyberbullying and tabled a bill to take legal measures to respond to such
Tonga prepares whistleblower bill to protect civil servants exposing government wrongdoing
Tonga is drafting a landmark Whistleblower Protection Bill designed to empower civil servants to report corruption and abuse of power without fear of retaliation, Prime Minister Eke announced last
The ‘Big’ Winners and the ‘Sorry’ Losers
The recent political upheaval that unfolded following the dramatic walkout of 10 Members of Parliament—including political heavyweights Manasseh Sogavare and Manasseh Maelanga—threw Solomon Islands into yet another
Sogavare, Maelanga accuse PM Manele of weak leadership
Leaders of the defected ministers and government backbenchers have defended their decision to leave GNUT (Government for National Unity and Transformation) – accusing Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Jeremiah Manele of
How resource-rich is Papua New Guinea really?
Papua New Guinea is often described as a “resource-rich” country. The phrase appears on government websites, media reports and statements from international organisations. Prime Minister James Marape stated at the
Sogavare among Solomon Islands Government MPs in walkout; Parliament receives notice of no-confidence motion against PM Manele
The Solomon Islands government could collapse following a walkout by ministers and MPs from the
PNG PM Marape retains position, praises democratic process
James Marape has successfully retained his position, commending Members of Parliament from both the government and opposition sides for upholding democratic
Nauruans urged to open CBA accounts now as Bendigo Bank winds down after a decade
Nauru Governemnt has encouraged the general public to an early transition to CBA accounts as smooth and effective as possible, and without
Bougainville stands firm on independence
Vice President of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, Patrick Nisira says that the Moderation process must remain consultative and focused solely on the referendum result for
Cultural and custom powerhouse reopens
Vanuatu celebrated the restoration of the national nakamal this month with ceremony and
President Toroama Condemns AI Video
Bougainville President condemns fake AI video showing altercation with PNG Prime
Marape responds to United States tariff on PNG exports
PNG Prime Minister Marape acknowledges U.S. decision to impose 10% tariff on
Choiseul premier eyes Bougainville switch
Solomon Islands Premier of Choiseul Province Harrison Pitakaka has made his feelings known—sounding the alarm of his province’s intention to join the Autonomous Region of Bougainville by 2027. Choiseul is in the
Counter Terrorism Act: Facebook shutdown exposes Trojan horse for authoritarianism in PNG
Legal immunity for security forces, vague use-of-force provisions, spying on citizens all add up to legal overreach. Commentary by Michael Kabuni When Facebook was shut down by Papua New Guinea’s
Australia PM Albanese calls national election for 03 May
Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Friday called a national election for 03 May, launching a five-week campaign that is set to be dominated by cost-of-living pressures. Albanese’s Labor party won a
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American Samoa The American Senate has unanimously passed a bill removing the 10% cap on local investments by the American Samoa Government Employees Retirement Fund (ASGERF). Supporters argue it will strengthen the
Wasted millions: $8.3 million Tongiaki catamaran no longer serves Tonga, review finds
A vessel once celebrated for its speed and preferred as an alternative to air transport in Tonga has been revealed to be non-operational, barely five years after its launch. The Minister of Public Enterprises Piveni
Solomon Islands Opposition leader Wale calls for halt of proposed mining on San Jorge
Solomon Islands leader of Opposition Matthew Wale has called on the Minister of Mines & Energy to halt the proposed granting of a mining license to Far East Resources Company Ltd for nickel mining on San Jorge.
PNG Government confirms successful test of Facebook controls system
It seems the Papua New Guinea Government has now begun steps towards implementing system controls of Facebook and its use through mobile operators and the ICT industry regulator. Police Minister Peter Tsiamalili Jnr,
Vanuatu PM instructs review of Capital Investment Immigration Plan funds
Vanuatu Prime Minister has instructed the Citizenship Commission to identify where funds generated under the Capital Investment Immigration Plan (CIIP) are held or have been invested. The Citizenship-by-Investment
Vanuatu Capital Investment Immigration Plan Programme suspended
The Vanuatu Government, through the Citizenship Commission, has suspended all new applications under the Capital Investment Immigration Plan (CIIP) until further notice. This has been confirmed by the newly appointed
