Oceania Tuvalu A media report saying that Taiwan has a significant number of troops stationed in Tuvalu, a diplomatic ally, has been denied by Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Oceania Palau Palau International Coral Reef Centre's Chief Operating Officer, Dr Yimnang Golbuu, will leave the PICRC at the end of April 2023, after 21 years with the Centre
Oceania Nauru The Nauru Rehabilitation Corporation is conducting blasting operations in the Topside area, with citizens warned to exercise caution
Oceania Vanuatu The US will open an embassy in Vanuatu; the announcements comes as Washington moves to increase its diplomatic presence in the Pacific to counter China's growing influence
Oceania Papua New Guinea Governor General Grand Chief Sir Bob Dadae has joined nation leaders in paying tribute to former PM and member of Kokopo, Sir Rabbie Namaliu, who passed away on Friday 31 March in East New Britain, his home province
Oceania Australia As the debate over gambling regulation continues, a new proposal seeks to limit children's access to games with gambling-like elements
Oceania Tonga Reach A’u Tonu Kiai, an outreach development program to rural and remote communities is delivering essential governmental and non-governmental services involving teams of civil servants
Oceania Vanuatu The illegal trade of sandalwood continues on the island of Tanna and is confirmed by the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Forestry, Fisheries and Biosecurity
Oceania Vanuatu Current Minister of Finance and Economic Management recently expressed his gratitude to previous governments for the effective economic stimulus packages that helped boost the country's economy during the COVID-19 pandemic
Oceania Fiji Municipal governments continue to face a significant challenge with rent arrears, which reached USD 62,2 million as of December 2022
Oceania Micronesia The United States Coast Guard and the National Police of the Federated States of Micronesia conducted a successful engagement at sea to combat illegal fishing in Yap State
Oceania New Zealand Taranaki Offshore Partnership has signed an agreement with Port Taranaki and BlueFloat Energy for a joint study on how the port's assets, infrastructure and land can support the growth of the offshore wind industry in Aotearoa
Oceania Solomon Islands Solomon Islands maritime officials have begun developing the government's first maritime security strategy with support from New Zealand