- New study uncovers dangers of deep-sea mining2022/07/20
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- Samoa’s business community deals with fallout from Vailima move2022/07/20
The Beijing Investment Management Company says it wants a land lease for 160 years, tax exemptions, and the right to bring 30,000 of its own workers into Samoa.
- Pacific nations at odds over deep sea mining2022/07/20
The rare coral Pacific Elkhorn, found by James Cook University researchers during an underwater survey near the Marshall Islands in July 2010.
- USP cuts back on expenses as Fiji refuses to pay grant2022/07/20
Trees are cut down in front of the library at the University of the South Pacific in Port Vila in preparation for Cyclone Pam.
- Hundreds of eye patient wait for treatment in Vanuatu2022/07/20
Vanuatu's single eye doctor has a backlog of 800 patients waiting for treatment but with borders now open, help could soon be on the way.
- Proposed legislative change sparks hope for same sex relations in Cook Islands2022/07/19
Pacific LGBTQI advocates are hoping legislative change in the Cook Islands will ignite a regional push to decriminalise same-sex relations. Meanwhile, PNG's police commissioner calls for calm after 50 ballot boxes are stolen. And Fiji prepares to welcome back cruise ships.
- Advocates press for same sex law reforms in Cook Islands 2022/07/19
Coconut lies on a beach in Rarotonga, Cook Islands
- Cruise ships set to return to Fiji next month2022/07/19
Popular cruise destinations like Lifou in New Caledonia are currently not taking visitors.
- Election violence hinders PNG vote count2022/07/19
Papua New Guinea military and police on patrol during the national general elections.
- King tides prompt state of emergency declaration in parts of Pacific2022/07/18
An unusual weather event in Kiribati, Cooks Islands and French Polynesia, has caught officials by surprise. The Aid Transparency Index shows transparency into Australian foreign aid is on the decline. The cost of living skyrockets as Fijians prepare to head to the polls for the national election.
- Rising cost of living a major concern for Fijians2022/07/18
Fijians have raised their concern about the cost of living as prices for fuel, electricity and food continues to rise.
- Cook Islands assess damage from storm surge2022/07/18
Storm surges and bad weather has caused damage to homes and tourism facilities in Cook Islands.
- The Pacific Islands Forum stands at "a critical juncture" in its history2022/07/15
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- Pacific Islands Forum at "a critical juncture in its history" says Secretary-General Puna2022/07/15
This file picture taken on September 5, 2018 shows flags from the Pacific Islands countries being displayed in Yaren on the last day of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF). Palau announced it would withdraw from the Pacific Islands Forum on February 5, 2021 after its preferred candidate failed in a bid to lead the regional grouping. Mike LEYRAL / AFP
- Manu and Manusina in pole position to make it a memorable weekend for rugby in Samoa 2022/07/15
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They could be celebrating a double triumph for Samoa on the streets of Apia come Sunday night, with the Manu and Manusina looking to take out the Pacific Nations Cup and the Oceania Women's Championship respectively. But to do that, the Samoan men have to get past the Flying Fijians on their home soil in Lautoka, while the Samoan women will be up against a powerful Fijiana team in Auckland.
- One to tell the grandchildren - PNG Hunters' role in Queensland's Origin triumph2022/07/15
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The PNG Hunters had an impressive win of their own last time out, but they may also have had a hand in Queensland's victory over NSW in State of Origin 3. The Hunters players rubbed shoulders with the Maroons during a special training session designed to help them prepare for their showdown with the Blues in Brisbane. And the PNG boys felt the full force of the Queensland pressure, which they used to winning effect against NSW.
- Intense competition at OFC Nations Cup with a place on the world stage the ultimate prize2022/07/15
There has never been more at stake for the nine nations competing in the OFC Women's Nations Cup in Fiji. For the winners there will be a place in a 10 team inter-continental tournament to be played in New Zealand next February, and the top three sides from that contest will go on to play in the 2023 World Cup Finals to be hosted by New Zealand and Australia.
- Coach still processing miraculous win for Samoa's U16s at Asian Championship2022/07/15
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Samoa's national women's basketball coach still can't quite believe what her under 16s did in Jordan recently. The untried team made up of players from Australia, and one from New Zealand, and all recruited via social media, created a huge shock by winning promotion from Division B at the Asian Championship. The side included two 13-year-olds, one of whom scored two crucial free throws with just seconds to go.
- FSM President keen to get Kiribati back into the Forum2022/07/14
Federated States of Micronesia President David Panuelo at the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Suva.
- Journalists call for more information about changes to Solomon Islands' national broadcaster2022/07/14
Solomon Islands journalist Dorothy Wickham on Pacific Beat at the Blue Pacific Village in Suva.
- On the last day of the Pacific Island's Forum FMS President hopes for healing with Kiribati 2022/07/14
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- US Vice-President Kamala Harris addresses Pacific Islands Forum unveiling major plans for the region2022/07/13
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- Music, dance and art on show at the Blue Pacific Village2022/07/13
Members of the International Youth Fellowship dance group at the Blue Pacific Village in Suva.
- Fiji home to diverse species of native birds2022/07/13
Mark O'Brien is an expert on Fijian bird life.
- Vanuatu pushes for Australia and Pacific support for ICJ bid 2022/07/13
Vanuatu's Climate Envoy Bakoa Kaltongga is lobbying support from Pacific and Australian leaders for its bid to get a climate change advisory before the UN's International Court of Justice.
