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Samoa PM cleared in conspiracy case

Samoa’s Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt has been cleared of all charges in a high-profile conspiracy case, after appearing in the District Court in...

New Zealand and Kiribati formalise partnership with new cooperation commitments

New Zealand and Kiribati have formally strengthened their bilateral relationship with the signing of a new Statement of Partnership in Tarawa, marking an expansion...

Starlink remains banned in PNG as regulator warns of prosecutions

Papua New Guinea’s telecommunications regulator has reaffirmed that Starlink satellite internet services remain prohibited, warning that enforcement action will continue until clear legal direction...

Fiji communications minister meets telecom regulator to ‘push digital growth’

Fiji’s Minister for Policing and Communications, Ioane Naivalurua, has paid an official visit to the Telecommunication Authority of Fiji as part of early engagement...

American Samoa government hosts first TAOA Christmas celebration under new Administration

The American Samoa Government has hosted its annual TAOA Christmas Celebration, bringing together senior citizens, government leaders and community members to honour the wisdom,...

Popular Porirua pacific food café Pepe’s to close

Porirua café and catering business Pepe’s Cafe will close at the end of the week, with owners citing rising food costs and the strain...

Fiji minister urges new soldiers to prioritise protection of women and communities

Fiji’s Minister for Policing and Communications, Ioane Naivalurua, has urged newly graduated soldiers to place the safety of women, children and communities at the...

Samoan government proposes new ‘media rules’ including background checks on journalists

Samoa’s government is developing new rules for media organisations that could require journalists to undergo background checks and submit questions in advance of press...

PNG to mandate SIM card registration to connect with Digital ID

Papua New Guinea will overhaul its SIM card registration rules to align with the country’s new National Digital ID Policy 2025, Acting Minister for...

Japan funds solar power systems to strengthen Tonga’s disaster warning network

Japan and Tonga have signed a new agreement aimed at boosting the Pacific nation’s disaster resilience through the installation of solar-powered infrastructure to support...