Pacific region consuming more processed food
The Pacific region, over the years has moved from eating a lot of fresh food to becoming a people of packaging and processed food. Samoan...
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PNG Indonesia Border On Lockdown
People living along the PNG-Indonesia border have reported a build up of Indonesian troop numbers following clashes with armed West Papuan elements this morning. Villagers...
Marshall Islands shows support for Taiwan after neighbours favour China
FILE PHOTO: Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen speaks during a visit to Port-au-Prince, Haiti July 13, 2019. The Solomon Islands on Monday became the sixth...
Tuilagi double leads England to a bonus-point win over Tonga
PHOTO FILE: Rugby Union – Rugby World Cup 2019 – Pool C – England v Tonga – Sapporo Dome, Sapporo, Japan – September 22,...
U.S. reassessing aid to Solomon Islands after Taiwan ties cut
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is reassessing its assistance to Solomon Islands after the South Pacific nation cut ties with Taiwan in favour of...
Taiwan says China meddling with elections after Solomon Islands cuts ties
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan accused China on Monday of trying to influence its presidential and legislative elections after the Solomon Islands cut off ties with Taipei. The Solomon Islands was the sixth country...
Air Niugini Released First Customer Aircraft after Successful C-Check
PNG’s National Airline Carrier, Air Niugini has expanded its in-house heavy maintenance checks this year to include Pacific island airlines starting with a Dash8 aircraft...
Six Shot Dead in West Papua Protest
Indonesian security forces have reportedly shot dead six people in the Deyai Regency in Indonesia’s Papua Province. This is the latest development in a series...
Exercise Wantok Warrior 2019
Exercise Wantok Warrior 2019 is into its final phase with members of the Papua New Guinea Defense Force’s Second Royal Pacific Islands Regiment (2RPIR),...
Australia, under fire for coal, pledges A$500 million for Pacific climate change
NADI, Fiji (Reuters) - Australia will donate A$500 million to Pacific Islands for renewable energy projects and to help its neighbours prepare for the impact...