ICJ set to decide whether fueling Climate Change violates International Law
By Marjorie Cohn
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has just completed hearings on the climate crisis in a case that could have critical consequences...
U.S on target in Guam with first Marine redeployment and missile test
The U.S is advancing the fortification of its territory closest to China with the arrival of the first Marines from Okinawa and its first...
Lack of support forces Lilo to withdraw No Confidence Motion against PM Manele
Solomon Islands MP for Central Honiara, Gordon Darcy Lilo, Monday withdrawn his Motion of No Confidence against Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele, citing insufficient support...
Samoa makes stand in World Court
Samoa called for “immediate cessation of wrongdoing” when it appeared before the International Court of Justice hearing last week highlighting growing global consensus on...
Australian returning home after suspected Fiji poisoning
Two Australians hospitalised in a suspected mass alcohol poisoning are on their way home — as Fiji reassures tourists of their safety.
Another two Australians...
WWF commends WCPFC for first-ever adoption of crew labour standards; reforms needed to strength...
WWF commends the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission for the adoption of binding measures on crew labour standards at its 21st annual meeting.
A...
Solomon Islands MP pulls No-Confidence Motion against PM Manele
Central Honiara MP Gordon Darcy Lilo has withdrawn his motion of no confidence against Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele after Speaker Patteson Oti ruled the...
Snap election go-ahead as Vanuatu court okays powerplay
Vanuatu's top court has dismissed a constitutional challenge to the dissolution of the nation's parliament, clearing the way for a snap election.
Voters will go...
Hearings are done: Now the wait begins for verdict on closely-watched climate case at...
A lawyer for a small South Pacific island nation told the world’s highest court to heed her warning.
“Tuvalu will not go quietly into the...
Study: Palau’s marine sanctuary protects tuna during spawning period
Researchers have found that tuna spawn within the boundaries of the Palau National Marine Sanctuary, suggesting that the secured area potentially provides protection for...
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Solomon Islands AG advice questioned amid political standoff
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Vanuatu pursues climate justice at UN despite backlash
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