Fiji Pearls Ranked 14th

Australia Targets China’s Influence With Deals in Pacific Islands

the new york times - 20/Dec 10:20

In separate agreements with Nauru, Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, Australia is attempting to edge out China’s influence in the region.

Bati still in top 10, Bulikula 16th

fijisun.com.fj - 21/Dec 01:09

Bati is ranked above countries including France, Cook Islands, Serbia, Netherlands and Wales.

The NRL’s newest recruit PNG is good for sport and Pacific politics

smh.com.au - 12/Dec 05:00

The announcement that a team from Papua New Guinea will enter the NRL competition is a smart play.

The NRL’s newest recruit PNG is good for sport and Pacific politics

smh.com.au - 12/Dec 05:00

The announcement that a team from Papua New Guinea will enter the NRL competition is a smart play.

International rescuers join search for Vanuatu quake survivors

rawstory.com - 19/Dec 11:45

Overseas rescuers joined a hunt for survivors in the rubble of shattered buildings in earthquake-struck Vanuatu on Thursday, with officials saying the...

Australia Punts On Cash-For-Favors In Pacific To Squeeze Out China – Analysis

eurasiareview.com - 13/Dec 01:28

By Tess Newton Cain It’s the giving season and Australia has been exchanging hard cash for favors with Papua New Guinea and Nauru that gives it...

New Zealand rejects Cook Islands passport plan

thewest.com.au - 23/Dec 00:49

A request by the Cook Islands to establish its own citizenship as well as unique passports for the Pacific country has been rejected by New Zealand.

Glen Quartermain: Why a West Australian team could still enter the NRL before Papua New Guinea in 2028

thewest.com.au - 12/Dec 04:18

The NRL might have unveiled its sparkling new jewel in the Pacific on Thursday, Papua New Guinea, but it still might not beat a Perth team into the...