Movers & Shakers I ANZ Pacific appoints new CFO

THE ANZ Group has appointed Swastika Devi as the chief financial officer for its ANZ Pacific operations. Ms Devi, CPA, succeeds Ravendran Achari who has transitioned to the role of chief financial officer for ANZ in Papua New Guinea. Ms Devi...

Pacific Islands News Roundup – October 17 – 23, 2025

Political Leadership and Regionalism, Peace and Security Outspoken Former Malaita Premier Daniel Suidani Passes Away (In-depth Solomons) New Caledonia: FLNKS concerned about the postponement of provincial elections, “satisfied” with the green...

Pacific Eyes' alliance proposal set to lock in intelligence-sharing as China's reach grows

A new report from Australia’s Lowy Institute is calling for a “Pacific Eyes” intelligence-sharing agreement to tackle rising crime, cyber threats, and geopolitical tensions across the region. But experts warn that such an alliance must be built on...

AECI Mining showcases game-changing technology at Africa Down Under 2025

AECI Mining showcased a suite of groundbreaking technologies at this year’s Africa Down Under (ADU) Conference in Perth, Australia, reinforcing its commitment to reshaping the safety, sustainability, and precision of blasting operations across...

SPTO Board of Directors Convenes in Vava’u, Tonga

Key Resolutions Passed to Advance Regional Tourism Governance and Strategic Planning The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) Board of Directors convened its annual meeting on Monday, 20 October 2025, at Puataukanave Hotel, Vava’u, Tonga....

Super League plans revealed

PAPUA New Guinea Kumuls head coach Jason Demetriou has unveiled plans to bring some of the country’s top rugby league talent with him to the Super League next season, aligning with his long-term vision to prepare PNG for the 2026 Rugby League...

Will’s Word: Pacific Eyes puts the region in the driver’s seat of international relations

So there's a new idea floating around, something called Pacific Eyes, and it's a plan for New Zealand, Australia, and Pacific nations to, for example, share intelligence. Kind of like the Five Eyes Alliance, but for our region. I know what you're...

PEC 2025 Platforms Discussions for the Next 50 of PNG Energy

The 2025 Papua New Guinea Petroleum and Energy Conference (PEC), held from 8–9 October at The Stanley Hotel, marked the nation’s 50th Independence Anniversary under the theme “The Next 50,” a call to shape and reset the next chapter of PNG’s...

Enga Advocate Wins Top Honours at 2025 Westpac Outstanding Women Awards

Enga Province’s Delsie Casper Nick, a tireless advocate for women, girls and persons with disabilities, has been named the winner of the Not-for-Profit Award at the 2025 Westpac Outstanding Women (WOW) Awards, recognising her transformative work...

PNG SEZA and NFA Support Ahead of Pacific Tuna Forum 2025 in Fiji...

Ahead of the 9th Pacific Tuna Forum (PTF 2025) in Fiji, Papua New Guinea’s National Fisheries Authority (NFA) and Special Economic Zones Authority (SEZA) are positioning the country as a regional leader in value-added processing, sustainable...

Coast Guard’s Pacific mission continues to expand

The ocean can be a lawless place. Far from shore, the vast seas have become plagued with everything from piracy, rampant illegal fishing and environmental crime, drug smuggling, human trafficking, and even spying and espionage. And in that mix,...

Fiji eyes new agriculture opportunities with Israel

Source: Fiji Government / Facebook Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says opportunities to grow Fiji’s agricultural sector are taking shape, with Israel expressing strong interest in supporting the industry. Israel’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Sharren...

Australian think tank proposes 'Pacific-Eyes' intelligence alliance for regional security

The "Pacific-Eyes" concept draws "inspiration" from the Five Eyes intelligence alliance between the US, the UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Photo: 123RF An Australian think tank has proposed an intelligence-sharing agreement between...

An Uber to a higher purpose

When I first arrived in Harrisonburg on 12 August 2023 in the United States to study for a master’s degree at James Madison University in Virginia as a Fulbrighter from Papua New Guinea, courtesy of the US Embassy in Port Moresby, my immediate...

A New Era For Digital Agriculture In PNG: AMIS Officially Launched For Evidence-Based Planning And Management

Press Release – EU STREIT PNG This innovative Agriculture Management Information System is more than a database, it is a comprehensive decision-support system that enables real-time, data-driven insights for evidence-based policymaking. Port...

The mice that roared: how eight tiny countries took on foreign fishing fleets

By Christopher Pala It has been described as “the most remarkable achievement of the Pacific island countries in the last 50 years”. In 1982, eight, mostly minuscule Pacific island countries in whose waters much of the world’s skipjack tuna was...

Pacific nations reel in tuna gains through initiatives

PAPUA New Guinea and Pacific Island countries are currently enjoying the catch value of tuna through the East New Britain Initiative that was endorsed by the Special Fisheries Committee in Kokopo in 2023. National Fisheries Authority (NFA) acting...

Marape calls for unity and reflection at launch of Reset PNG@50

The Prime Minister cutting the ribbon to the Reset PNG@50 blueprint (Image: PM's Media) Prime Minister James Marape today launched the Reset PNG@50 blueprint in Port Moresby, calling on Papua New Guineans to reflect on the past 50 years of...

PNG Welcomes Sinopec’s Entry into Local Petroleum Industry

Papua New Guinea’s petroleum sector has gained new momentum with the announcement that Chinese energy giant Sinopec will set up a subsidiary in the country. The move, confirmed on September 24 in Port Moresby, followed discussions between...

Israel signals possible peacekeeping role in Gaza

ISRAEL says Fiji’s neutral and highly skilled military could play a valuable role in future peacekeeping efforts once negotiations on Gaza’s next phase are complete. The indication came as Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel said discussions...