Pacific churches discuss self-determination for Kanaky
By Nic Maclellan in Noumea, New Caledonia
“You belong to the family and the household of the Pacific more than you belong to Europe. We...
Nations agree for action on children’s rights
There is a push to do away with corporal punishment of children and refraining from the use of violence to discipline children as Samoa...
Fiji calls for solidarity ahead of COP28
As the COP28 meeting approaches, Fiji will take a bold stance in advocating for regional solidarity and a vision for a resilient and peaceful...
Legislative processes explained to Pacific Island MPs
China's top legislature held a seminar on Tuesday with representatives from five Pacific Island countries on the practice of democracy in legislation, policymaking and...
Fiji PM Rabuka challenges U.S and China to pursue global peace
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says he challenged the United States of America and China to promote global peace.
Speaking in Parliament, Rabuka said he...
Vanuatu’s president issues ultimatum to MPs
Vanuatu's President Nikenike Vurobaravu issues an ultimatum to MPs, telling them they have until 2pm local time today to resolve the political instability that...
Fiji PM to attend COP 28 Meeting in Dubai
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has confirmed his attendance to attend the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, next...
Time for talk over- we need to see the results: Forum SG Puna told...
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Henry Puna has bluntly told the Seventh Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development in Suva Tuesday, that the time for...
UN agencies urge action to safeguard maternal, child health amidst climate crisis
UN agencies on Tuesday issued an urgent call for action, emphasising the severe health risks faced by pregnant women, babies and children due to...
Sovereign rights not enough, regional cooperation needed for deep-sea mining: TIS
There needs to be a regional approach to deep-sea mining, as opposed to relying solely on the sovereign rights of individual nations, given the...
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NZ Middle East evacuation flights will also assist stranded Pacific Island nationals
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Human rights are firmly embedded in the Climate Mobility framework, reflecting Pacific values and international standards with ongoing community consultations.
Heike Alefsen, representative from the...