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Founding father and 'icon' of Papua New Guinea Sir Julius Chan dies at 85
The last of Papua New Guinea's founding fathers and one of the country's longest serving politicians, Sir Julius Chan, has died.
Published: Location: Papua New GuineaTopic: World Politics
Compensation claim launched over oil spill near one of world's 'most beautiful' islands
The Solomon Islands government and landowners impacted by a disastrous oil spill in 2019 are expected to file civil lawsuits demanding compensation of up to $60 million.
Published: Location: Solomon IslandsTopic: Environmental Impact
'A privilege to be back together again': Sir George Telek and Not Drowning, Waving reunite after 35 years
When the iconic cross-cultural album Tabaran was released, it was the first time many listeners were introduced to Papua New Guinean culture and string band music. Decades on, it's enjoyed by a new generation of listeners.
Published: Location: PacificTopic: Arts, Cultural and Entertainment Events
Tributes flow for Sir Julius Chan
Tributes are flowing for former Papua New Guinea prime minister, Sir Julius Chan, who passed away aged 85. Flags are flying at half mast and there's been a call for people to wear black.
Published: Location: PacificTopic: World Politics
New US deportation drive has Pacific nations concerned
There's great concern in Pacific countries about a decision from US president Donald Trump to ramp up the deportation of illegal immigrants including that from Pacific nations.
Published: Location: PacificTopic: Foreign Affairs
'We were all labourers to them': The wider impact of blackbirding across the Pacific
We know a significant part of the blackbirding story took place in the farming fields of Australia. But the people of the Pacific didn't always land on Australian shores.
Published: Location: TongaTopic: History
Top Solomon Island soccer players overcome visa hurdles play in Australia
The Australian High Commission in Honiara is smoothing the way for five of the most talented Solomon Islands soccer players to find homes with the best of Australia's second tier, semi-professional clubs.
Published: Location: PacificTopic: Soccer
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PNG reacts to the passing of former PM and founding father, Sir Julius Chan
Papua New Guinea has lost one of its last founding fathers and longest-serving politicians, Sir Julius Chan, who died at the age of 85.
Topic: Arts, Cultural and Entertainment Events
Pacific Break 2024
Solomon Islands artist Chris Kamu’ana Rohoimae wins Pacific Break 2024
Solomon Islands artist Chris Kamu’ana Rohoimae has been crowned the winner of Pacific Break 2024, beating more than 300 entries with his song Naratana manu.
Topic: Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Meet your week two 2024 Pacific Break finalists
Chris Rohoimae and Bibao from Solomon Islands, Carnie Reimers from Marshall Islands and Liz Vamarasi from Fiji are among the newest Pacific Break finalists.
Topic: Arts, Culture and Entertainment