THE Rt Revd David Vunagi served with great distinction as Archbishop of Melanesia and, in retirement, as Governor General of the Solomon Islands. David’s background was in secondary education. After ...

pm: 141, 143 Jere 29:1, 4-13 Rom 11:13-24 John 11:1-27 or 12:1-10 FIFTH FRIDAY IN LENT – George Augustus Selwyn, first Bishop of New Zealand, 1878 LITURGICAL THEME FOR THE DAY: Selwyn was born in ...

The NFL has fired three officials, according to Ben Austro of Football Zebras, but in an unprecedented move, the league has returned them to power conferences in college football. Officials previously ...

Minister Wong, speaking on behalf of the government coalition, said Prime Minister Marape has never acted in a forceful or authoritarian manner but instead continues to lead through consultation, ...

Most Pacific island countries got off relatively lightly with last week’s Trump “reciprocal” tariff announcement. Ten were given tariffs of 10%, the minimum handed out. (Timor-Leste also got a 10% ...

Hamish McDonald has been assiduously reporting and writing on the Asia–Pacific for half a century. His latest book, Melanesia: Travels in Black Oceania, is an introduction for those wanting to learn ...

“We are an identity club meant specifically for Pacific Islanders, those who generally have roots within Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia, and they are the people we intend to serve, but part ...

The average heights of women around the world vary widely and are based on factors like ethnicity, national origin, and environment. The average height of a woman in the United States is approximately ...

The crocodile has a distinctive scar on his back, believed to be from a bullet wound. Cassius with Toody at Marineland Melanesia in 2011. Source: Facebook: Marineland Melanesia Cassius was an ...

“This partial solar eclipse will be visible in New Zealand, Eastern Melanesia, Southern Polynesia and West Antarctica,” said Gupt. The year 2024 witnessed four celestial events – a penumbral lunar ...

Oceania Cruises’ 1,250-guest ship, Riviera, prepares to set sail on its first-ever Australia and New Zealand season of voyages, showcasing Australasian gems and South Pacific wonders. Riviera ...

Despite their long history in PNG, many West Papuans feel they have yet to be fully recognized as citizens and seek equal rights within the Melanesian family. Thanks to the current Marape-Rosso ...