Senate Confirms Aminu Yusuf As NPC Chairman, Clears Two Others As Commissioners

The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Dr Aminu Yusuf as the Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC) alongside two other nominees as Federal Commissioners. Naija News reports that the confirmation followed the presentation and...

Pasifika Sipoti in brief for 14 October

Photo: Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League Facebook League Australia won all four of the Prime Minister's XIII league matches in Port Moresby on Sunday. The Australian men's 13 defeated PNG 28-10, while the Australian women's team put 50 points...

NZ’s first Pasifika mayor heads Lower Hutt’s most diverse Council

Report from LDR by Mary Afemata Lower Hutt’s new mayor says his election as Aotearoa’s first Pasifika mayor reflects a community built on service and trust, and a council more diverse than any before it. Fauono Ken Laban has made history as New...

Flags to fly half-mast for LDS Leader

Government has ordered all national flags to be flown at half-mast today, Wednesday 8 October, in honour of the funeral of Russell M. Nelson, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Nelson passed away on 27 September 2025 at...

Confirmed team lists for Pacific Championships Week 2

The second week of the Pacific Championships will play out in Port Moresby and Brisbane as four nations lock horns. Papua New Guinea had the bye in the opening round of the Pacific Bowl, but will be eager to make a strong impression when they take...

Calls for urgent regional unity against organised crime in the Pacific

Organised crime is escalating across the Pacific, with the region increasingly becoming a hub for methamphetamine, cocaine, and other illicit goods, a new report warns. New Zealand, in particular, is a major destination for these drugs, which is...

White Cane Day march to spotlight independence and inclusion

The Tonga National Visual Impairment Association (TNVIA) will lead a public walk today to mark World White Cane Day. The event, titled “Walk with us for World White Cane Day 2025”, runs from 5 pm to 6 pm on the seawall at Hala Vuna. Participants...

Data needed to boost island resilience

Tonga’s UN ambassador says satellite data is vital for climate and disaster resilience. His Excellency Ambassador Viliami Va’inga Tōnē participated in the SDG Media Zone panel “Data from Space to Shores: Geospatial Solutions Accelerating...

PNG host women leaders for pacific women leaders in Tennis workshop

Eleven women from across the Pacific have arrived in Papua New Guinea for the Pacific Women Leaders in Tennis initiative. Delivered by the Australian Government’s PacificAus Sports program in partnership with Tennis Australia, the program supports...

Opening statement by the Chair of CRGA 55, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tuvalu, Mr Pasuna Tuaga

Opening statement by the Chair of CRGA 55, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tuvalu, Mr Pasuna Tuaga 14 October 2025, Nuku'alofa, Tonga Heads of delegation, Senior Officials, Permanent Observer, Partners, Secretariat staff,...

A Pacific Union?

There has always been talk about the future of Pacific Island nations. To ensure the survival of the islands, so the general logic went, they must be financed (normally through aid-giving), advised and assisted to find their way to becoming...

Wind advisory remains

A wind advisory remains for Samoa despite Cyclone Ula moving away from the group. This was the latest from the Meteorology Office last night as authorities warned that Cyclone Ula could adversely affect about 5,000 people living in the Eastern...

Aust backs PNG AFL youth teams after strong show in Pacific tournaments

THE Australian government has given recognition to two PNG AFL academy teams that competed in the recent AFL Pacific Nations Cup and the AFL Qld Academy Carnival. The PNG Under-17s competed in the AFL Pacific Nations Cup from Sept 12-14 in Cairns...

Daily Breeze football Top 15: Leuzinger remains No. 1 in rankings

DAILY BREEZE TOP 15 1. Leuzinger 6-1 Journee Tonga accounted for four touchdowns (three rushing and one passing) as he led the Olympians to a 40-14 Bay League win over Palos Verdes. Kelton Strickland rushed for 133 yards and a touchdown and...

World Statistics Day in the Pacific: Driving change with quality statistics and data for everyone

The Pacific is leading the global community in marking the fourth-ever World Statistics Day this 20 October, celebrating the critical role of quality statistics and data in driving change for everyone. Established by the United Nations and...

ʻEua gets new tsunami evacuation signs

The Tonga NDRMO has installed five tsunami evacuation signboards across ʻEua Island. Two boards now stand in Tufuvai and three in ʻOhonua, marking safe routes and assembly zones. The initiative is part of the International Day for Disaster Risk...

Welcome for new mayor Ken Laban, after Lower Hutt’s ‘preliminary’ results

Mayor-elect Ken Laban, Samoan Chief Pauli Sola Nei and Council Chief Executive Jo Miller. News from Hutt City Council Hutt City Council staff welcomed Mayor-elect Ken Laban to his office at Laings Rd this afternoon. Samoan Chief Pauli Sola Nei,...

Jason Momoa worked with coach to speak Hawaiian authentically in ‘Chief of War’

This image released by Apple TV+ shows Jason Momoa in a scene from “Chief of War.” (Apple TV+ via AP) HONOLULU — Jason Momoa drove a vintage pickup along a winding country road in Hawaii, a tattooed arm dangling out the window and Metallica...

Suva to host Miss Fiji Pageant from 10th to 13th December

Fiji is set to shine on the regional stage as it prepares to host both the Miss Fiji Pageant and the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant, celebrating culture, beauty, and empowerment across the Pacific. Speaking at the launch of the events, Minister for...

The Pukpuk Treaty is a defence deal PNG’s youth can prosper from

Much has been said in recent days about the Pukpuk Treaty, named after the Tok Pisin word for crocodile, which is found in both Papua New Guinea and Australia. Known for its stillness and sudden power, the pukpuk is a fitting symbol for PNG’s role...