Fears over infrastructure, housing damage as Cyclone Lola damage evaluation continues in Vanuatu
New Zealand's high commissioner to Vanuatu says she is hopeful some of the country's more recently built permanent infrastructure will have weathered Tropical Cyclone...
WTO and partner organisations unveil Trade House pavilion for UN COP28 climate summit
The World Trade Organisation (WTO0 has announced it will be co-hosting the Trade House pavilion at the United Nations COP28 climate summit with three...
Nauru to elect a new President
The tiny Pacific nation of Nauru is expected to elect a new President today (Friday) after a vote of no confidence Wednesday to removed...
Cyclone Lola leaves trail of destruction in Northern Vanuatu, warning for cyclone season
Thousands of people have been greatly affected by the recent Category 5 Cyclone Lola in Vanuatu.
Making landfall on 26 October 2023, the cyclone has...
Vanuatu Prime Minister Charlot Salwai surveys Cyclone Lola damage from the air
Vanuatu, one of the nations most at threat from natural disasters in the world, is walking the path of resilience once again after experiencing...
Thirteenth Pacific Islands Climate Outlook Forum focusses on food security as Pacific braces for...
105 participants representing seventeen Pacific Islands convened the thirteenth Pacific Islands Climate Outlook Forum (PICOF-13), which was centred on the theme of ‘Improving food...
WTO members reach deal to support least-developed countries on path to graduation
The World Trade Organisation (WTO)General Council has reached an important milestone Monday in the global efforts to assist least-developed countries (LDCs) on the path...
Severe tropical cyclone Lola makes landfall in Vanuatu
Tropical cyclone Lola has cut off communications with the Penama province since last night as it makes landfall on the northern islands, says Vanuatu...
Fiji PM Rabuka’s comments lack urgency and empathy for the escalating climate emergency in...
Fiji Opposition Member of Parliament, Faiyaz Koya has criticised Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka for comments he made during his visit to Australia, suggesting a...
Surge of formal acceptances of Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies — entry into force closer
Seven World Trade Organisation (WTO) members deposited their instruments of acceptance of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies on 23 October, propelling the much-anticipated entry...
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Pacific Community (SPC) members must make clear decisions on priorities and resources to ensure the organisation continues delivering services for Pacific people, CRGA56 Chair...
Fiji Coalition partner SODELPA rejects Bill 32, demands full repeal of 2013 constitution
Fiji’s Social Democratic Liberal Party (SODELPA) has rejected the proposed Constitution Amendment Bill 2026, known as Bill 32, saying it retains key provisions of...