Four years left to advance Kanaky decolonisation
THE Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) is pushing for the decolonisation of Kanaky, New Caledonia, to receive renewed and regular attention from the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), as the United Nations’ current
Napat, Naupa reaffirm MSG support for Kanak self-determination, West Papua rights
VANUATU Prime Minister Jotham Napat and new Melanesian Spearhead Group Director General Dr Anna Naupa reaffirmed support for the right of the Kanak people to self-determination and discussed the human rights situation
Following the kastom roads: Anna Naupa becomes the first ni-Vanuatu PhD graduate from ANU
When Anna Naupa submitted her PhD thesis at ANU, she became the first ni-Vanuatu person to earn a doctorate from the
‘Pacific Towing Tugs Respond to Two Emergencies n PNG and Solomon Islands’
Pacific Towing (PacTow) carried out two recent emergency towage operations involving vessels that suffered engine failure in Papua
PNG parliament breached deal, says Toroama
THE decision by the Papua New Guinea parliament to adopt a draft sessional order on the results of the Bougainville Referendum has
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WHEN you pick up a bag of desiccated coconut at your local grocer in Suva, Port Vila or Honiara, you probably don't think
Vanuatu, Fiji and PNG launch the world’s largest Transboundary Marine Protected Area
VANUATU, Fiji and Papua New Guinea have committed to creating an interconnected marine protected area covering at least six
FLNKS delegation causes controversy in Port Vila
A DIPLOMATIC row has erupted after Vanuatu invited an FLNKS delegation led by Christian Tein to a forum in Port
Taking a Subregional Approach to Gender Equality – MSG Consults Widely on Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Framework
In an effort to address the prevalent impact of violence in our communities, the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG)
MSG Prime Minister’s Cup Strengthens Leaders’ Vision of Unity
As the curtains fell on the 2025 Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Prime Minister’s Cup, two weeks of intense competition and sportsmanship came to a close ending with a spectacular awards evening in amazing Port
PNG advocates for cultural preservation and tourism growth
PAPUA New Guinea’s Minister for Tourism, Belden Namah, says the country’s unparalleled cultural diversity and rich traditions hold immense potential to drive economic growth, create jobs, and strengthen regional
Southern Legions FC’s big shooting spree against Gulf Komara FC
A GOAL-FILLED all-Melanesian clash saw Southern Legions FC face Gulf Komara FC on Day Four of the OFC Futsal Men’s Champions
MSG Day 2025: Empowering Melanesia
The Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) has come a long way from its humble inception as a minute pressure group within the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) to a bloc within Melanesia, representing the largest economies and
MSG Spearheads Fight in Landmark ICJ Climate Change Case
In a historic occasion for the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) to amplify the Pacific’s call for climate justice, the sub-regional bloc’s Secretariat had the rare privilege of joining Vanuatu, to open the momentous
‘PNG Marine Salvor’s Capacity’
In addition to its core business of harbour towage, marine services company Pacific Towing (PacTow), provides salvage, emergency response, and spill response services at home in PNG and throughout the broader region.
‘PacTow Seafarers Contributing to PNG & Beyond’
Home grown company Pacific Towing (PacTow), is not only the marine services market leader in Papua New Guinea but also broader Melanesia. For nearly 50 years PacTow has been contributing to the shipping industry,
‘PNG Company Increases Ocean Towage Services’
Pacific Towing (PacTow) is increasingly performing ocean towages, including outside of its home country of Papua New Guinea and broader Melanesia. Recent months have seen the marine services company perform two
PacTow ‘Workhorse’ Back in the Water
Pacific Towing (PacTow) is celebrating the return of its tug ‘Waiowa’ to the water. One of PacTow’s 12 tugs, Waiowa is back at work following an engine replacement. Predominantly used for open ocean
