‘We had to be bold and innovative to save our economy’: Nauru president

YAREN (Nauru Government/Pacnews) — Nauru President David Adeang has revealed for the first time that when he was elected president three years ago, he received advice from the government’s finance department that the nation was in “serious...

Red Cross Micronesia chapter conducts World First Aid Day 2025

The Red Cross has active groups in the island chains. The Micronesia Red Cross Society, which has headquarters in Pohnpei, was founded in 1998. It successfully conducted World First Aid Day 2025 on Sept. 13, beginning in Kosrae and concluding in...

Tindo Solar to make 70 of its Walara solar panels for the East Micronesia Cable project

Solar module manufacturer Tindo Solar has announced an order of 70 of its 430-watt Walara solar panels for the East Micronesia Cable (ESM) project, with these to be used to power data cable landing stations in Nauru and Kiribati. ESM is a 2,250...

Tindo Solar supplies solar PV modules to Micronesia submarine cable project

When completed in late 2025, the infrastructure will deliver high-speed data connectivity to approximately 100,000 people across these Pacific Island nations. Image: East Micronesia Cable System. Tindo’s solar modules will power the cable landing...

5 Saipan, Yap, Pohnpei students get total $50K as 2025-2026 APIA Scholars-Bank of Guam cohort

Bank of Guam announced that five students from Saipan, Yap and Pohnpei will receive a combined $50,000 over four years as 2025-2026 APIA Scholars–Bank of Guam cohort. In a release, Bank of Guam said this marks another milestone in its long...

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...

Guam pushes economic diversification through defense partnerships at forum

Guam leaders unveiled ambitious plans to transform the island's economy beyond its traditional reliance on defense spending, showcasing new manufacturing initiatives and workforce development programs during the second and final day of the...

Reimagining Commercial Underwriting in the Age of AI

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Celebrities: Death in September 2025

Dhimitër Anagnosti, 89, Albanian film director (The Return of the Dead Army, Përralle Nga e Kaluara) and politician, minister of culture (1992–1994) and MP (1991–1996). Jimmy Bone, 75, Scottish football player (Partick Thistle, St Mirren) and...

Ranked: The World’s Oldest People in History

Mapped: Life Expectancy Around the World (2025) This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Monaco has the...

Saving ancient knowledge: Steve Thomas chronicles life on a remote south Pacific island

Steve Thomas releases an updated edition of "The Last Navigator," preserving Satawal's cultural legacy of its islanders and ocean navigation. ST. GEORGE, Maine — Its been more than 40 years since Steve Thomas first visited the Pacific island of...

Letters to the Editor | October 18, 2025

Leadership and our sugar industry The recent FTA Town Hall meeting in Ba exposed not only the tragic state of our sugar industry but also the dismal quality of leadership. The heated exchange between Sugar Minister Charan Jeath Singh and respected...

Top visa-free destinations for Pakistanis: Updated list

Barbados Burundi Cambodia Cape Verde Islands Comoro Islands Cook Islands Djibouti Dominica Guinea-Bissau Haiti Kenya Madagascar Maldives Micronesia Montserrat Mozambique Nepal Niue Palau Islands Qatar Rwanda Samoa Senegal Seychelles Sierra Leone...

Pacific Tuna Industry: Advancing the East New Britain initiative for inclusive and sustainable benefits

The East New Britain Initiative (ENBi) is gaining momentum as a transformative platform to maximise economic, social, and employment benefits from the Pacific tuna industry. Speaking at the 9th Pacific Tuna Forum in Nadi, Pacific Islands Forum...

Climate adaptation: What we can learn from our Pacific Island neighbours – Opinion

Start local Adaptation isn’t just about government-led large-scale investments like new roads and bridges. Building hope and momentum by empowering community-led action can strengthen resilience. We shouldn’t underestimate the reduction in risk...

Top visa-free destinations for Indians: Updated list

Angola Barbados Bhutan Bolivia British Virgin Islands Burundi Cambodia Cape Verde Islands Comoro Islands Cook Islands Djibouti Dominica Ethiopia Fiji Grenada Guinea-Bissau Haiti Indonesia Iran Jamaica Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kiribati Laos Macao...

Palau Conservation Society Marks Three Decades of Environmental Leadership

For more than 30 years, the Palau Conservation Society (PCS) has led the nation’s environmental movement — from hands-on conservation work to shaping national policy. Established in 1994 as Palau’s first environmental NGO, PCS continues to bridge...

Opening remarks from SPC's Director-General at the 14th Conference of the Pacific Community, Friday 17 October 2025

Theme – Pasifiki: Rooted in Heritage, Honouring the Past, United for a Resilient Future Your Royal Highness, The Crown Prince Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister Responsible for His Majesty's Armed Forces. Mr Vice President of the Federated...

SI amongst world’s top fish consumers

The Solomon Islands has been ranked 33rd in the world for fish consumption per capita in 2025, according to the latest global data on fish consumption by country. According to Fish consumption by country 2025, the data shows that an average person...

Visa-free destinations for Pakistani nationals in 2025

Pakistani passport has fallen several places in latest Henley Passport Index, now ranking 103rd globally The Pakistani passport has slipped in global rankings, but citizens can still travel visa-free to more than 30 destinations across the world,...