Vanuatu’s Climate Change envoy blasts major emitters Australia, U.S at ICJ Climate case
Vanuatu’s Special Envoy for Climate Change, Ralph Regenvanu, has slammed Australia, the United States, and other major polluters for their stance during the International...
Fiji Parliament passes bill to promote healing and social cohesion
The Fiji Truth and Reconciliation (TRC) Commission Bill 2024 was passed in Parliament Wednesday night after a robust debate.
While moving his motion to debate...
Taiwan President Lai signs communique in Tuvalu
Taiwan President William Lai Tuesday arrived in the Pacific nation of Tuvalu, with the two nations signing a joint communique on advancing their partnership.
Lai’s...
Albanese wants to China-proof the Pacific, but Nauru is driving a hard bargain
The Albanese government hopes to end the year with a major foreign policy victory by signing a landmark pact with Nauru aimed at preventing...
Pacific envoys gather to tackle visa exploitation risks
Pacific Island envoys in Australia will gather to discuss a labour scheme that has been criticised as being a breeding ground for slavery-like conditions.
Tens...
Vanuatu voter registration closes today, 500 voters required to register new political party
Voters have until 5pm today (03 December) to register to vote in the Snap Election on 14 January 2025, including the by-election for the...
Pacific police taking decisive action to eliminate cyber threats
A policing expert in the Pacific says that as cyber threats become more sophisticated, the role of governments and organisations in safeguarding their assets...
American Samoa granted observer status in Forum Fisheries Agency
American Samoa's director of Marine and Wildlife Resources Taotasi Archie Soliai is ecstatic that American Samoa has been granted observer status in the Forum...
Handful of countries responsible for climate crisis, top court told
A handful of countries should be held legally responsible for the ongoing impacts of climate change, representatives of vulnerable states have told judges at...
‘Respect our sovereignty’: Palau tells China ahead of Taiwanese president’s Pacific tour
Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr on Monday urged China to respect Palau’s sovereignty and international law, just days ahead of a contentious visit by...
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PNG Opposition accuses PM Marape of ‘deception’, demands defence force probe
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape’s government is under fire, with Opposition leader James Nomane alleging the Defence Force is being undermined and...
Solomon Islands AG advice questioned amid political standoff
Solomon Islands Office of the Attorney General (AG) is facing mounting scrutiny over its handling of the current political situation, with claims emerging that...
Vanuatu pursues climate justice at UN despite backlash
Vanuatu will renew its climate justice fight at the United Nations General Assembly with a draft resolution that was watered down after pushback from...