Samoa champions Gender Equality and Women’s empowerment at UN CSW68
Samoa reaffirms its commitment to accelerate the achievement of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls by addressing poverty and eliminating...
Papua New Guinea ratifies nuclear test ban treaty
Papua New Guinea has become the 178th State to ratify the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty.
“A ban on nuclear testing is one of the...
Palau President Whipps announces U.S Congress Passage of Compact review agreement
Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr briefed Palau’s leadership this week on the successful passage of the Compact Review Agreement through the United States Congress.
This...
Former Fiji PM Bainimarama’s political career in limbo
Fiji's Former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama will be ineligible to contest any General Election until 2032.
He was found guilty Thursday of one count of...
Regional Pacific NDC Hub launches #SwipeUp4Change initiative to empower Youth Climate Advocates
The Regional Hub for the Pacific has launched a pioneering initiative aimed at empowering young social media influencers and climate advocates from the Pacific...
Micronesia drought leaves thousands desperate for food – UNICEF
Thousands of people are being impacted by drought in the Federated States of Micronesia.
The four states - Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei and Kosrae - have...
U.S delivers ‘crucial’ compact deal for Freely Associated States
The United States President Joe Biden has signed into law the Compact of Free Association (COFA) agreements after about a five-month delay.
The new COFA...
Expect ‘no immunity’ on Enga massacre: PNG Police chief
No legal immunity will be granted to people found guilty of crimes related to the 18 February massacre in Enga, Papua New Guinea Police...
Pacific Islands Caucus co-chairs hail passage of COFA legislation
The co-chairs of the bipartisan House Pacific Islands Caucus are hailing U.S House passage of legislation that renews and funds the Compacts of Free...
Bougainville Peace Agreement was not breached: Internal Security Minister, Peter Tsiamalili Jnr
The recent restructuring of the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary command throughout the country by Commissioner David Manning has irked a few provincial political...
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Forum faces packed agenda and partner pressure in Palau
By Nic Maclellan in Koror, Palau
Over the weekend, Pacific leaders started to arrive in Koror, Republic of Palau, for the 55th Pacific Islands Forum.
For...
Pacific pushes for special Climate finance window ahead of COP31
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific Island countries are pushing for concrete action on climate finance, keeping the 1.5-degree target within reach and strengthening...
Civil Society demands permanent seat at Pacific decision-making table
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific civil society organisations are demanding their participation in regional decision-making be formally institutionalised, saying they should no longer...