Fiji pushes for successful implementation of WTO’s Fisheries Subsidies Agreement
Fiji is leading the fight to ensure that the World Trade Organisation’s Fisheries Subsidies Agreement is successfully implemented.
This agreement is the first WTO agreement...
Marshall Islands set to renew security compact with U.S
The Marshall Islands is expected to soon enter into a renewed economic and security cooperation agreement with the U.S, a boon for American efforts...
Cook Islands warned to be wary of being ‘star-struck’ under global spotlight
Geopolitical expert Geoffrey Miller has warned Cook Islands will need to be wary of the potential to be ‘star-struck’ by the attention being bestowed...
Historic consultation marks milestone for Melanesian communities in Fiji
In a historic milestone for Melanesian communities in Fiji, the “First-ever consultation on the formalisation of Melanesian settlements in Fiji” took place Thursday, sparking...
Pacific united in their support for social protection but ask for time to share...
Pacific Island countries attending the 2023 Asia Pacific Social Protection conference in Manila this week – used the final day of the meeting to...
Data collection in the Pacific in the last decade has significantly improved, says Abbott
Pacific countries used to struggle to collect data needed for the social protection indicator (SPI) survey that the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has been...
New Caledonia’s Backès resigns from French govt after losing senate elections
A prominent pro-France leader in New Caledonia, Sonia Backès, has resigned from the French government after a resounding defeat at France's Senatorial elections four...
U.S backs Pacific undersea internet cable amid China competition
The United States is backing a new undersea internet cable connecting several Pacific islands, according to a plan for the project, boosting Washington's interests...
U.S – Pacific Summit highlights strong partnership :PM Marape
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape says the just-concluded United States-Pacific Leaders’ summit in Washington allowed Pacific Island leaders to discuss with President...
El Niño declared for Tonga
An El Niño has been officially declared for Tonga this week, by the Tonga Meteorology Department, meaning that the Central and Eastern Pacific Ocean...
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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...