Scientists call for moratorium on ocean mining, fearing impact on Pacific tuna fishery
Around 500 scientists from 44 countries have signed a letter urging a moratorium on ocean mining, an activity that researchers say could be adversely...
People’s Alliance Party doors open: Rabuka
People’s Alliance Party leader Sitiveni Rabuka says he is expecting some Social Democratic Liberal Party (SODELPA) supporters to jump ship and join his political...
IAEA, Japan agree on timeline for safety review of water release at Fukushima Daiichi
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and Japan have agreed on an initial mission schedule and other arrangements for the implementation of the Agency's...
Fiji records 179 new cases of COVID-19, five new deaths reported
Fiji has recorded 179 new cases of COVID-19 and five new deaths Thursday, increasing the total number of cases in the Pacific nation to...
Fiji PM acknowledges biological diversity as a global asset to the present and future...
“The relentless demands we humans have placed on the Earth are driving more than a million species of plants and animals to the brink...
Nauru’s president aims fire at Fiji in support of USP Vice-Chancellor
Nauru’s president has released part of a previously confidential investigation into mismanagement at the University of the South Pacific in defence of the institution’s...
Sefanaia Nawadra appointed new SPREP Director General
Sefanaia Nawadra is the new Director General of the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP).
Announced at the 30th SPREP Meeting of Officials...
Kiribati to open its borders in January 2022
Kiribati will start opening its borders in January 2022.
The announcement was made by Kiribati President Taneti Maamau when addressing the nation on Radio Kiribati.
“Your...
Next phase of NZ$12 million support for Fiji’s COVID-19 response announced
Further support for Fiji’s COVID-19 response has been announced by New Zealand Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta today.
The package builds on previous tranches of assistance...
France declares Covid-19 emergency in New Caledonia
France has declared a health emergency in New Caledonia after Covid-19 was detected in the community.
The state of emergency was decreed by the French...
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Pacific delegates warn against U.S fast-tracking seabed mining
Pacific delegates in the United States Congress are warning efforts to fast-track deep-seabed mining could sideline island communities and cause irreversible damage to fragile...
Palau Executive Defends Process on U.S Deportee Agreement, Senate and Chiefs Dispute
Palau’s President Surangel Whipps Jr. and his cabinet say they followed a formal process in approving a U.S agreement to house up to 75...
Strengthening partnerships with Pacific Island Leaders
Today, the Albanese Labor Government welcomed Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manele, Tongan Prime Minister Lord Fakafanua, Palaun President Whipps and the Secretary General of...