Napat: ‘Donors must work our way or take their money back’
Vanuatu’s Prime Minister Jotham Napat has voiced frustration over the lengthy procedures involved in accessing donor funds meant to assist Vanuatu, stating that such...
Maritime carbon tax ‘matter of survival’ for Pacific Isles
Establishing a carbon tax on maritime transport is a "matter of survival" for the Pacific islands, a representative of the region said Wednesday at...
Over 400 Samoans reclaim NZ citizenship since law change
The Department of Internal Affairs has confirmed that just over 400 Samoans have successfully gained New Zealand citizenship since the passing of the Samoa...
Tonga’s Health ministry declares dengue outbreak, 10 cases among youth
Tonga's Ministry of Health has declared a dengue fever outbreak following a surge in cases across Tongatapu, Vava’u, and ‘Eua, with children and teenagers...
Climate change is robbing Pacific islands of another resource: Tuna
Fourteen Pacific island nations will receive US$107 million to adapt their tuna-dependent economies as climate change pushes the fish farther from their shores, the...
Winston Peters calls for ‘reset’ of relationship with Cook Islands – but how?
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has called for a “reset” of New Zealand’s relationship with the Cook Islands.
In a speech to the Pacific Island Political...
Australia and PNG to begin negotiations on new defency treaty
Australia and Papua New Guinea will on Thursday announce they are beginning negotiations on a defence treaty, in a move that could have major...
Palestine Foreign Ministry condemns Fiji’s decision to open embassy in Jerusalem
Palestine Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ministry Tuesday condemned Fijian Prime Minister of Sitiveni Rabuka’s decision to open an embassy in Jerusalem.
It slammed the decision...
UN environment agency calls for urgent action on ‘triple planetary crisis’
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) called on Tuesday for urgent action to combat climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, warning that progress on all...
Cook Islands must chart its own course, while honouring ties with NZ says Foreign...
The Cook Islands must take bold steps to secure its future while honouring its 60-year relationship with New Zealand, Foreign Minister Tingika Elikana told...
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Fiji backs UN call to end U.S embargo on Cuba, citing Charter and humanitarian...
Fiji has defended its vote in favour of ending the United States economic, commercial and financial embargo against Cuba, saying its position is grounded...
El Niño makes its presence felt across the Pacific; countries share impacts at PICOF-19
The current ‘super El Niño’ that has been established in the Pacific is making its presence known, and felt, across the region.
Countries attending the...
GCF invests US$15m in Pacific climate businesses fund
A US$15 million Green Climate Fund (GCF) investment will help establish a US$60 million fund to finance locally owned businesses protecting reefs and strengthening...