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Palau Hosts Pacific Power Association Conference, Spotlighting Energy Transformation
⚡ Hosting the 32nd Pacific Power Association Conference, Palau is bringing together utilities, donors, and innovators to tackle shared challenges under the theme “Smart Grids and Digital Transformation in Energy.” 🌍✨ By: Summer Kennard KOROR,...

Behind the Scenes at Qantas Wine Week
While we won’t be revealing which wines were selected or are even in the competition this year — as that remains confidential until the official unveiling in September or October — we did get a special invitation to the airline’s headquarters in...

Australia Goes Full Throttle To Stop China’s Advance Into The Pacific; PNG, Vanuatu Setbacks Test Canberra
Australia was expected to sign a landmark security deal with Papua New Guinea (PNG) that could have paved the way for closer integration between their militaries. However, both nations failed to sign any pact. The deal was part of a wider...

Dominant display | Solomon Islands Kurukuru overpower Fiji 5-2
WITH supporters at Vodafone Arena in full voice, the Solomon Islands Kurukuru remained unbeaten, securing a clinical 5-2 victory over hosts Fiji. From the opening whistle, the Kurukuru dominated possession, with Owen Bunabo and Alvin Hou...

World history made with global agreement to protect our ocean
The BBNJ Agreement has reached a global milestone with 60 ratifications paving the way towards entry into force by January 2026. For the Pacific Islands region, home to large ocean island states within the world’s largest ocean, this agreement is...

Stubborn Vanuatu Hold The Solomon Islands To A Draw At Futsal Men’s Cup
Press Release – OFC Led by goalkeeper Charlie Boe, Vanuatu defended valiantly for the full 40 minutes, frustrating one of the tournament favorites for a first-ever stalemate between the two nations at an OFC Futsal Mens Cup. Vanuatu have held the...

SKN Joins Taiwan’s Allies in Supporting UN Participation
Her Excellency Dr. Mutryce Williams, Permanent Representative of St. Kitts and Nevis to the United Nations, joined counterparts from Taiwan’s diplomatic allies in delivering a powerful letter to U.N. headquarters in New York on September 19,...

Pacific health micro-course cultivates cultural competence and community support
Designed by Pacific people for Pacific people, a course at the University of Auckland aims to strengthen the support that frontline health workers provide to families, while also creating pathways for further studies. Now in its third year, the...

Cognitive Consumerism: AI risks turn us into passive thinkers
Homepage > News > Editorial > Cognitive Consumerism: AI risks turn us into passive thinkers This post is a guest contribution by George Siosi Samuels, managing director at Faiā. See how Faiā is committed to staying at the forefront of...

Nand plays keeper for tactical power play
[Photo: Supplied] Following Fiji’s challenging match against the Solomon Islands, Merril Nand reflected on the team’s performance and the surprising tactical shift that saw him take on the goalkeeper’s role. Fiji lost to Solomon Islands 5-2 last...

New Zealand To Host The ITTF-Oceania Para Table Tennis Championships For The First Time
Press Release – Table Tennis NZ New Zealand will field a 16-member team, with 11 athletes making their international debut and demonstrating the continued growth of Para table tennis in the country. For the first time in history, New Zealand will...

PNG Marks 50th Independence with Global Leaders, Cultural Pride and Economic Opportunities
Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Anniversary, celebrated from 14 to 19 September, brought the nation to the world stage as global leaders, regional partners and international dignitaries joined in commemorating the Golden Jubilee. From...

PNG Golden Jubilee Attracts Unprecedented Global and Regional Support, PM Marape Calls for Continued Partnership
Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Anniversary saw an unprecedented gathering of regional and international leaders, underscoring the country’s growing diplomatic and economic significance on the global stage. Prime Minister James Marape hosted...

Solomon Islands score first win over NZ, hosts Fiji beat Vanuatu in Futsal Men's Cup
Solomon Islands Clifford Misitana during the OFC Futsal Men's Cup 2025 game against New Zealand. Photo: Kirk Corrie / Phototek.nz The Solomon Islands and host Fiji have claimed opening wins on the first day of the OFC Futsal Men's Cup 2025 in...

Declaration For Protection Of Humanitarian Personnel
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 1. We commit, at the highest political level, to take action and uphold the principles outlined in this Declaration for the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel before, during and after conflict. We reaffirm...

Solomon Islands Outclass Fiji In A Dominant 5-2 Victory
Press Release – Oceania Football Confederation In the closing minutes, Fiji struck twice, with Nikil Chand converting a precise pass from Filipe Baravilala, who later found the net himself to give the hosts a late flourish. 21 September 2025 With...

Fiji lose 5-2 to Solomon Islands in OFC Men’s Futsal Cup clash
Fiji suffered a 5-2 defeat to the unbeaten Solomon Islands Kurukuru in front of a lively home crowd at Vodafone Arena in their OFC Men’s Futsal Cup clash. Despite a strong start from Fiji, the Solomon Islands took control with a goal from Jayroll...
Antigua and Barbuda to lead the way in bringing unprecedented attention to SIDS Centre of Excellence during UN General Assembly
The SIDS Global Centre of Excellence, which will be headquartered in Antigua and Barbuda, is poised to take centre stage at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, as world leaders from around the world begin to assemble in New...

How to watch Arsenal vs Man City: live stream Premier League 2025/26 game, TV channels, preview, team news
The Arsenal vs Man City live stream will teach us plenty about where these two Premier League teams stand. Arsenal won this fixture 5-1 last season, but they still fell short in the title race. Mikel Arteta's men are desperate to finish top of the...
What does it mean to recognise Palestine as a state? List of countries for and against the move
The UK previously said it would recognise Palestine if Israel didn’t improve (Pictures: Getty/Metro) The UK’s announcement that it would recognise the State of Palestine if Israel didn’t take ‘substantive steps’ sparked discourse worldwide. Sir...