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Final Evaluation Confirms Success of the Niue-Solomon Islands Labour Mobility Pilot
ALOFI, NIUE – PACER Plus, in collaboration with the Government of Niue, hosted the final evaluation of the Niue-Solomon Islands Labour Mobility Pilot from 1-4 July 2025 in Niue. The groundbreaking labour mobility pilot between Niue and Solomon...

Caribbean court strikes down St. Lucia’s anti-homosexuality law
Ruling in case of Caribbean island leaves 64 nations with anti-gay laws Kenita Placide, executive director of the Eastern Caribbean Alliance for Diversity and Equality (ECADE) The number of nations with anti-homosexuality laws dropped to 64 today,...

NZ's Youth Parliament erupts as Māori, Pacific MPs unite against race-based scholarships
In a recent fiery session of Youth Parliament that echoed the tensions of the real political arena, the House was shaken by a speech calling for an end to race-based scholarships. This speech triggered visible protests, cultural assurances, and...
NZ PM Ardern cautious over China’s tour through ‘contested’ Pacific
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has urged China to be transparent as it sends a high-level delegation through the “contested” Pacific. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is leading a tour through the region from Thursday, beginning with...
Niue's Sidney Lui re-elected to Oceania Rugby Board, vows to be 'voice' of Tier 3 nations
Sidney Lui, second right, was among the attendees of the Oceania Growth Conference week, taking part in the Tier 1 Rugby and Rugby Rising play-based learning and engaging practical activities, acquiring valuable knowledge to share within their...

24th Forum Fisheries Committee Ministerial Meeting Concludes In Niue
A group photo of the Forum Fisheries Committee Ministerial at the conclusion of the three-day meeting in Niue (Photo/Supplied) ALOFI, NIUE, 24 JULY 2025 – The 24th Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC) Ministerial Meeting and the 6th Regional Fisheries...

Earthquake Terror In Russia: Wrecked Ports To Stranded Whales— Viral Videos Capture 8.8 Tsunami Wrath; How Far Is The Extent Of Damage?
Russia remains in shock, grappling with the unfolding events since Tuesday’s earthquake struck at 11:24 a.m. local time. The United States Geological Survey reported the quake’s epicentre was 78 miles from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, the...

Niue to host Pacific Fisheries Ministerial
Pacific Trade Ministers have welcomed the draft Kava Declaration, marking a significant step toward safeguarding kava’s cultural and economic importance across the region. At the Pacific ACP and Forum Trade Ministers Meeting in Suva last week,...
Pacific on tsunami watch following powerful 8.8 quake off Russia
Cook Islands - Boats in Rarotonga being moved to deeper water on the advice of local authorities in response to Tsunami Warnings after the 8.8 magnitude quake off of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula. 30 July 2025 Photo: RNZ Pacific/Caleb Fotheringham...

Pacific Tourism Organisation and Niue Tourism Office Release Key Insights from Niue Community Attitude Survey
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), through its Pacific Tourism Data Initiative (PTDI), has completed the Community Attitudes Survey (CAS) for Niue, delivering important insights into public sentiment around tourism development and its...

Pacific Fisheries Ministers Focus On Ocean Future In Niue
“Are we standing strong together? It’s a thoughtful question to reflect on as we meet this week – how do we continue reinforcing our unity and shared purpose across the region?” said the Prime Minister of Niue, Hon. Dalton Tagelagi, as he...

Pacific Celebrates The Voices Of Women In Fisheries At The Fisheries Ministers Meeting In Niue
Women working behind the scenes across the Pacific fisheries sector were celebrated in Niue last night, as the latest edition of Moana Voices was honoured during the opening ceremony of the 24th Forum Fisheries Committee Ministerial Meeting...

Shrimp Farming Investment: Fisheries Minister Clarifies Status
-Bradley-Tovosia-represented-the-Solomon-Islands-Government- Photo: AHC PRESS The Minister for Fisheries and Marine Resources, Bradley Tovosia, currently in Niue on official duty, wishes to clarify recent misleading claims made by representatives...

Fisheries Minister Clarifies Status of Shrimp Farming Investment Claims
Wednesday 23 July 2025 – The Minister for Fisheries and Marine Resources, Hon. Bradley Tovosia, currently in Niue on official duty, wishes to clarify recent misleading claims made by representatives of SI Group and its affiliates regarding an...

Sri Lanka’s Seylan Bank net up 20-pct in June
ECONOMYNEXT – A tsunami warning has been issued for Russia, Pacific Islands and South American costs after an 8.7 magnitude earquake off the East Coast of Russia. Waves as high as 3 meters could hit some coasts, the warning from the Pacific...

Tsunami warning issued to Russia, Pacific islands, South America on 8.7M quake
ECONOMYNEXT – A tsunami warning has been issued for Russia, Pacific Islands and South American costs after an 8.7 magnitude earquake off the East Coast of Russia. Waves as high as 3 meters could hit some coasts, the warning from the Pacific...

Telecom Niue vs Starlink; government yet to decide
Minister of Finance Crossley Tatui says that the government has yet to make a final decision on allowing Starlink units to operate legally in Niue. In an interview with BCN news last week, Minister Tatui said that the government is awaiting a...
Russia earthquake further upgraded to magnitude 8.8, tsunami threat for parts of the Pacific
Tsunami Advisory by the Tsunami Warning Center following the 8.7 quake off Russia - Red - warning, Orange - advisory, Yellow - watch, Purple - threat. Photo: Tsunami Warning Center The US Geological Survey has further upgraded the powerful quake...

Government plans for Fualahi include new flats for growing expatriate community
In its efforts to address the ongoing challenges of housing expatriate workers, the government has informed the local Niuean tenants at Fualahi that they have up to two years to vacate the properties. The minister of the Public Service Commission...
Niue not at 2025 Pacific Mini Games due to travel costs to Palau
The 2025 Pacific Mini Games set to officially open on Sunday. Photo: Facebook / Pacific Mini Games Palau 2025 Team Niue is not competing at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau. Both the Niue Island Sports and Commonwealth Games Association and...