China pushes Pacific presence
CHINA has started to increase its Pacific presence using a two-pronged approach – subtle and openly obvious.Last week, Vice-Governor
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“Total elimination within reach” Pacific health leaders on cervical cancer
GLOBAL trends show that the elimination of cervical cancer in the Pacific is a realistic and attainable goal, regional health authorities have said.
Australia’s huge nuclear dilemma
THE 2026 Lowy Institute Poll reflects an Australia uneasy about its place in the world.
Fiji registers ninth political party
FIJI'S political landscape has expanded with the registration of the NeXTGEN ALLIANCE PARTY (NGAP), bringing the total number of registered political parties in the country to nine.
Bougainville presses for self-government by 2027, independence by 2030
BOUGAINVILLE President Ishmael Toroama has set out a firm timetable for the territory’s next political steps.
Homestay expansion gives Rotuma Tourism a lift
ROTUMA, located about 465 north-northwest of Fiji’s main islands, has seen its thin tourism sector get a small but significant boost.
Naoero’s east Micronesia cable goes live, ending reliance on satellite internet
NAOERO has entered a new phase in its telecommunications development.
Pacific knowledge takes centre stage in drive for health solutions
THE Pacific has the knowledge, wherewithal and expertise to deal with national health challenges.
New Caledonia’s Northern Province debates economy, services and the future
FOR decades, Paul Neaoutyine of the Parti de Libération Kanak (Palika) has led New Caledonia’s Northern
Minister threatens to revoke Samoa Observer license
REVENUE Minister Pauga Talalelei Pauga has threatened to revoke the Samoa Observer’s business licence.
Pacific leaders told to move on financial exclusion, not just discuss it
MARSHALL Islands President Hilda Heine opened the (PIF) 2026 Forum Economic Ministers Meeting (FEMM) in Majuro this week, urging
Be proactive, not reactive – Ministers warn
THE Forum Economic Ministers Meeting has wrapped up in Majuro, with a key takeaway that the region's pattern of reacting to crises
Vanuatu elevates nature-based solutions in climate planning overhaul
WITH cyclones intensifying and coastlines under pressure, Vanuatu is turning to one of its oldest defences: healthy forests,
Building the middle ground in New Caledonia’s south
WITH days to go before New Caledonia’s provincial elections, it’s hard to judge the support for the 11 competing electoral lists in
NZDF removes WWII-era explosives in Papua New Guinea
SPECIALIST New Zealand troops have destroyed about 2200 explosive remnants left over in Papua New Guinea from the Second World
Why has Vanuatu been dropped from the Pacific visa scheme?
THOUSANDS of ni-Vanuatu hoping to apply for permanent residency in Australia next month are seeking answers after Vanuatu was
Timor-Leste declares week of mourning for ex-President Guterres
TIMOR-LESTE has declared a week of mourning for former President Francisco Guterres, the former guerrilla leader who died in a
Vanuatu receives $10m ADB grant
VANUATU will receive $USD10 million from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to strengthen project delivery, build resilience to
Samoa seeks additional WST4.2M for Manawanui disaster
SAMOA will seek an additional WST4.2 million in compensation for communities in Siumu affected by the HMNZS Manawanui
Pacific advances efforts to strengthen banking links
PACIFIC nations are advancing efforts to secure critical banking links that keep trade flowing, families connected through remittances
Australia on high alert after second bird flu case
AUSTRALIA is on high alert after a second bird tested positive for a deadly strain of avian flu, raising concerns the virus may
Solomons to break spending cycle
SOLOMON Islands Finance Minister, Gordon Darcy Lilo, says the country must break its long-standing cycle of earning wealth only to
US-led Exercise Valiant Shield showcases allied strength across the Pacific
A MAJOR military exercise is unfolding across the Northern Pacific as the United States and its allies flex their muscles in a show
