Luke Allen – Military Political Analyst – Makati, Manila – lukeallenmanila@journlist.com Guam, a United States territory in the Pacific Ocean, is making waves in its quest for recognition within the Pacific Island Forum (PIF). As one of the 17 remaining colonies worldwide, the island’s bid for a more prominent role in regional affairs has gained…
by Richard Sanders, Staff Writer New Zealand has pledged five million dollars to support education in Nauru, as announced by Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters during his recent visit to the Pacific Island nation. Peters emphasized the importance of a well-functioning education system in Nauru for the country’s future and expressed satisfaction in collaborating with…
Tusi Tala – Staff Writer The significant increase in meth seizures in Samoa suggests a growing presence of the drug in the region. Additionally, Samoan police officials are alarmed by the discovery of illegal firearms during meth-related operations. Several members of Parliament in Samoa have raised concerns about the growing number of drug-related crimes in…
Luke Allen – Military Political Analyst – Makati, Manila – lukeallenmanila@journlist.com In a remarkable triumph for marine conservation, the Pan-Pacific bluefin tuna stock has recovered sustainably an entire decade ahead of the targeted timeline. This milestone, achieved through global efforts, marks a significant victory in restoring one of the ocean’s most prized and fastest predators,…
by Richard Sanders, Staff Writer There is suspicion that a fungus is responsible for the extensive loss of native trees in Palau over the last three years. The uduiud tree, a species unique to Palau with significant cultural importance, has been particularly affected.According to the Island Times, the suspected fungus is believed to be of…
Richard Sanders, Staff writer Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele meets with NZ Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters. Today, the governments of New Zealand and Australia formally transferred the newly upgraded Seghe Airfield to the Solomon Islands government, aiming to enhance connectivity across the country’s regions. The project, which cost nearly $55 million, was a collaborative effort…
Richard Masere, the Minister of Administrative Services in Papua New Guinea, has announced that there will be a seven-day extension, referred to as a “mop-up exercise,” following the completion of the census count. Originally scheduled to conclude on Sunday, the census has faced various challenges. According to a report in The National newspaper on Friday,…
Luke Allen Military Political Analyst Makati, Manila lukeallenmanila@journalist.com Tokyo, Japan Japan has committed to providing weather data to Pacific islands in a landmark initiative of profound significance. This significant endeavor will be officially announced during the 10th Summit of Pacific Islands, which will take place from July 16 to 18 in Tokyo The summit, which…
There has been a significant development in Fiji’s political landscape with the deregistration of FijiFirst, the country’s largest political party in Parliament. The deregistration decision was made by the registrar of political parties, Ana Mataiciwa, in accordance with the Political Parties (Registration, Conduct, Funding & Disclosures) Act 2013. FijiFirst has been given 14 days to…