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Tagelagi re-elected as Niue Prime Minister

Fiji, May 14 -- Dalton Tagelagi has been re-elected as Prime Minister of Niue, extending his leadership following the country's general election earlier this month. The Niue Assembly confirmed Tagela... Read More


France backs Pacific Ocean push at Melanesian Summit

Fiji, May 14 -- France has thrown its support behind Melanesian efforts to protect the Pacific Ocean, with French Ambassador to Papua New Guinea Pierre Fournier telling leaders at the the Melanesian O... Read More


Nauru Parliament backs move to rename nation as Naoero

Fiji, May 13 -- The Parliament of Nauru has unanimously approved a constitutional amendment to officially rename the country as Naoero, marking a major step toward recognising the nation's heritage an... Read More


PNG Ombudsman refers Chief Justice to NEC for tribunal probe

Fiji, May 12 -- The Ombudsman Commission of Papua New Guinea has invoked its reserve powers to refer Chief Justice Sir Gibuma Gibbs Salika to the National Executive Council (NEC) for the possible appo... Read More


World Bank warns Pacific growth slowing as fuel costs, debt and global shocks bite

Fiji, May 12 -- Pacific economies are losing momentum as rising fuel costs, weaker tourism, inflation and repeated global shocks continue to strain governments, businesses and households, according to... Read More


PNG champions Melanesian unity on Ocean Protection

Fiji, May 12 -- Papua New Guinea is positioning the 2026 Melanesian Ocean Summit as a major platform for regional unity, climate action and ocean governance, with leaders calling for stronger cooperat... Read More


U.S, PNG deepen security and economic ties in strategic dialogue

Fiji, May 11 -- The United States and Papua New Guinea have pledged to deepen cooperation on security, law enforcement, digital connectivity and economic development following high-level talks in Port... Read More


UK backs Solomon Islands recovery after Cyclone Maila

Fiji, May 11 -- The United Kingdom has announced major support for the Solomon Islands following the destruction caused by Tropical Cyclone Maila, with funding directed toward emergency relief, recove... Read More


Govt announces plan to amend Constitution through political consensus

Nepal, May 11 -- The government has announced plans to move forward with constitutional amendments in coordination and consultation with political parties. Presenting the government's policies and pr... Read More


PNG Energy Transition plan targets renewable push, rural access: IRENA

Fiji, May 8 -- Papua New Guinea is being urged to accelerate its shift to renewable energy and expand electricity access under a new energy transition assessment by the International Renewable Energy ... Read More