UN deep-sea mining talks deadlocked over agenda clash
As crunch talks about the future of deep-sea mining enter the final stretch, governments have not yet been able to agree on the agenda...
Macron to provide money to Vanuatu, look at land dispute
The French President has told Vanuatu leaders he will provide financial assistance to the country and look into the dispute over two small islands...
Hottest July ever signals ‘era of global boiling has arrived’ says UN chief
As wildfires raged across Southern Europe and North Africa, top UN climate scientists said on Thursday that it was “virtually certain” that July 2023...
US Defence Secretary Austin meets with Papua New Guinea leaders about boosting security ties
U.S Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin met with Papua New Guinea leaders on Thursday to discuss developing the Pacific Island nation's military strength and deepening...
Fiji AG, PIF Deputy SG calls for a united action to combat corruption
Fiji's Attorney General Siromi Turaga has emphasised the critical necessity of a united and multidisciplinary approach to combat corruption.
During the two-day Pacific Anti-Corruption Regional...
U.S seeks bigger role to search, board ships in Pacific
The United States Coast Guard is in talks with Pacific Island countries to expand its maritime law enforcement role by allowing U.S officers to...
FSM President, Vice-President, Congress sworn in
This week the Federated States of Micronesia inaugurated its national leadership at the Congressional Chambers in Pohnpei.
FSM President Wesley W. Simina, Vice President Aren...
Ex-All Black forward to make his Samoa debut against Radradra-led Fiji
Former All Blacks back-rower Steven Luatua will make his Test debut for Manu Samoa when they tackle Fiji in the Pacific Nations Cup on...
U.S not seeking permanent base in PNG, defence secretary says
U.S Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin said on Thursday during a visit to Papua New Guinea that Washington was not seeking a permanent base...
Australia, New Zealand accuse China of undermining balance in South Pacific
The prime ministers of Australia and New Zealand on Wednesday accused China of “undermining” the balance of the South Pacific by signing a new...
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Free trade agreements with Pacific island nations proposed to protect regional posture
U.S Rep Ed Case has proposed a presidential initiative to negotiate free trade agreements with Pacific Island countries and extend duty-free treatment to certain...
Taiwan boosts support as Palau prepares to host Pacific Islands Forum
Taiwan is helping Palau prepare to host next year's Pacific Islands Forum, Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said on Saturday.
Lin, who was on a trip...
When the room says No but the Ocean says Now why Vanuatu chose a...
Op Ed by Lagi Toribau, Technical Advisor & Lead Negotiator for Vanuatu on Deep-Sea Ecosystems
When I arrived in Nairobi for UNEA-7, I carried with...