PALM BEACH, Fla., Sept. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FN Media Group News Commentary - Industry experts project that the global critical minerals market will continue maintaining substantial growth as it has in recent years. The global critical...
Posted on Sep 9, 2025 in Newsroom HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has identified a new travel-related case of dengue virus on Oʻahu, bringing the total number of dengue cases to 13 in the state in 2025 (one on Maui, 12 on Oʻahu)....
The programme is open to motivated people living in or from Pacific Island countries and territories or the Asia-Pacific, who are: An adult of 18 years or older Eager to learn about the leadership skills required for disaster risk reduction...
(MENAFN) A moderate earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale struck the Pacific island nation of Tonga on Thursday, with no immediate tsunami warnings reported, according to the German Research Center for Geosciences (GEOFON). The seismic...
The Kingdom of Tonga and TMC’s subsidiary, Tonga Offshore Mining Ltd (TOML), signed a revised Sponsorship Agreement, updating the terms of their agreement signed in 2021 The Government of the Kingdom of Tonga welcomes the new agreement which will...
Samoa becomes one of the first Pacific nations to legally protect 30% of its ocean, ahead of the 2025 UN Ocean Conference. APIA, CA, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Samoa became one of the first Pacific Island nations to adopt...
The Government of Nauru and TMC’s subsidiary, Nauru Ocean Resources Inc. (NORI), signed a revised Sponsorship Agreement updating the terms of their agreement signed in 2017 The President of Nauru welcomes the new agreement which will ensure that...
Following last week’s Executive Order, ‘Unleashing America’s Offshore Critical Minerals and Resources’, TMC USA has submitted applications to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for two exploration licenses and one...
(MENAFN) The 2022 Hunga volcano eruption in Tonga unleashed an extraordinary steam plume, causing unprecedented climate effects, primarily driven by water vapor rather than sulfur, according to New Zealand and Tongan scientists. In a collaborative...
Partnerships must become the norm, not the exception. This was emphasised at the Ocean Dialogue convened during the inaugural Global Nature Positive Summit (GNPS) held in Sydney, Australia this week. The dialogue brought together First Nations...
By Tupou Vaipulu Jr A surge of local interest in archery, following Team Tonga’s standout success at the Pacific Mini-Games in Palau this year, has the small backyard club setting its sights on the 2031 Pacific Games. But if the team wants to...
The Flying Fijians recorded a 29-15 victory over Manu Samoa at Rotorua International Stadium, a result that not only strengthened their Pacific Nations Cup campaign but also confirmed Tonga’s qualification for the 2027 Rugby World Cup. The match...
Photo: University of Auckland / Supplied Tristan Tongi Petelo Ah-Sui’s graduation from University of Auckland, marks a collective triumph for his family and wider Pacific community. Crossing the stage earlier this week with a Bachelor of Arts,...
One of the big ticket items at this year's Pacific Island Forum Leaders meeting in Solomon Islands will be the signing of a new treaty for the Pacific Resilience Facility. The signing Wednesday will formally set up the fund, which will be used to...
“While we welcome partnerships that respect our sovereignty and priorities, we must remain vigilant,” the outgoing chair of the Pacific Islands Forum, Hon. Dr. ‘Aisake Valu Eke, told Pacific leaders at the opening ceremony of the 54th Pacific...
Pacific Nations Cup: Spirits high in Flying Fijians camp ahead of semi final clash Spirits are high in the Fiji Water Flying Fijians camp as they went through their first gym session this morning followed by a clarity run at the Lowry Sports...
AS Pacific leaders meet in Honiara at the Pacific Islands Forum, the Pacific Conference of Churches—the region’s main ecumenical organisation—has called on Pacific governments to recognise Palestinian statehood. This echoes last month’s...
In Africa, 18 nations have seen their dreams of appearing at the global football showpiece dashed after recording the lowest points in their respective groups. Those eliminated from the continent include Congo, Chad, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Eswatini,...
Battling a muggy 29C this morning, journalists piled into the Chinese-built Friendship Hall to witness the leaders arrive one by one before the plenary meeting. The meeting, which journalists are unable to attend aside from certain sessions,...
The Fiji Water Flying Fijians will be out to prove they are the best in the Pacific when they face Canada in the second semi final of the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup this weekend in Colorado. The first semi final sees Tonga from Pool A...
