Bougainville Council of elder’s representative calls for action to address human rights violations
By Joseph Morokana
A Council of Elders (COE) representative in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville (AROB) is calling on relevant authorities to set up commission...
PM Sogavare says MSG has new approach to West Papua issue; Opposition leader...
The Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) has adopted a fresh approach in addressing the longstanding West Papuan issue, as confirmed by Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare...
Tonga’s aging population expected to rise, long term care remains under-developed
Long term care for older people in Tonga remains under-developed – with estimates putting life expectancy to increase to above 70.2 years for men...
Social protection in the Pacific needs to be more disability inclusive – ADB
A recent report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) revealed that social protection in the Pacific needs to be more disability inclusive.
The ADB estimates...
Pacific divided on Biden’s charm offensive with calls for more ‘results on the ground’
U.S president Joe Biden’s latest bid to woo Pacific nations has been broadly welcomed by the region’s leaders and analysts, while some called for...
Solomon Islands prime minister says U.S must respect not lecture Pacific
The prime minister of Solomon Islands has criticised Washington, saying the U.S must respect Pacific leaders, after Joe Biden pledged US$200m for the region...
Fiji PM Rabuka advocates his vision of a ‘Zone of Peace’ in the Pacific...
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, has been promoting the message of peace in the Pacific region at two prominent global meetings: the United Nations...
World Bank Provides US$11.5 million grant to boost Tuvalu’s Climate and disaster resilience, preparedness,...
The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors recently approved US$11.5 million (AUD$18 million) in new grant financing to Tuvalu.
The Tuvalu First Climate and Disaster...
‘When Pacific region pulls together, the world listens’
Australian scientist Dr Kelly Strzepek, Tuesday emphasised the importance of having the Pacific region make the decision on how to conduct energy transition.
“We no...
U.S Ambassador says interest in the Pacific transcends the U.S and China
The United States Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa says the potential for growth in the Pacific is the driving force behind global interest...
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Vanuatu Government maintains firm position on Matthew and Hunter
The Prime Minister Jotham Napat has reaffirmed Vanuatu’s position on the disputed Matthew and Hunter Islands, saying the country’s sovereignty remains non-negotiable.
He said Vanuatu...