Commnader RFMF concerns on early release of coup leader George speight dealt with: Tikoduadua
Fiji's Minister for Home Affairs Pio Tikoduadua says he has met with the Commander of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces (CRFMF), Major-General Ro...
PNG PM Marape affirms Japan’s efforts in managing nuclear waste
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has reaffirmed the capacity of Japan in upholding international standards while it rehabilitates radioactive wastewater from its...
Climate Change: Rising sea levels threaten Tuvalu’s existence
Scientists say the Pacific island nation of Tuvalu is bearing the brunt of climate change more than just about anywhere else in the world.
For...
Forum, PIF independent experts and IAEA discuss science around Fukushima wastewater
Questions on the process and data linked to the proposed discharge of treated nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean by Japan continue to be...
Operation begins in Japan’s Fukushima to test contaminated water discharge equipment
The operator of Japan's crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant began trialing the equipment to discharge nuclear-contaminated water into the Pacific amid fierce opposition...
Former PNG PM Peter O’Neill charged with three counts of giving false evidence
Papua New Guinea's former prime minister, Peter O'Neill, has been charged with three counts of giving false evidence under oath, after a commission of...
Fiji PM re-assigned Lenora Qereqeretabua as Foreign Affairs Assistant Minister
In an effort to continue to strengthen governance and enhance Cabinet’s performance, Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has announced a minor reshuffle within the...
Pacific leaders and institute questions Australia’s climate engagement
Pacific island leaders and institutes are concerned whether Australia’s engagement to tackle climate change is genuine.
The Australia Institute, a left-wing public policy think tank...
NZ Defence Minister to meet with Fiji counterpart in Suva
New Zealand Defence Minister Andrew Little departs for Suva Tuesday to meet with his Fiji counterpart, Minister for Home Affairs and Immigration Pio Tikoduadua,...
SODELPA not happy: Fiji coalition partner calls for urgent sitting
The Social Democratic Liberal Party SODELPA), one of the coalition parties in the Fiji Government, has expressed disappointment over the non-fulfilment of certain promises...
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Pacific tells Asian Development Bank: step up as climate bank for the region
By Makereta Komai in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Pacific Island countries have called on the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to significantly scale up climate financing, warning that...
Cook Islands pushes for inclusion in ADB critical minerals agenda
By Makereta Komai in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
The Cook Islands is seeking greater inclusion in emerging regional initiatives on critical minerals, with Prime Minister Mark Brown...
Pacific warns of fuel crisis risk, urges expanded ADB support at annual meeting
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Pacific Developing Member Countries (PMDCs) have warned that limited fuel storage across the region is leaving...