PNG Immigration ready for VIP visits
Papua New Guinea Immigration is 99.9 per cent ready for the VIP visits this month, Chief Migration Officer Stanis Hulahau has assured.
He told the...
China accuses Australia of trying to sabotage its relationships in Pacific region
China has accused Australia of attempting to sabotage its relationships in the Pacific, saying Australia has a “cold war mentality” and is blinded by...
French military ship visits Fiji
Over 500 French naval crew members and officials on the military vessel F734 Vendemiaire paid a goodwill port call in Suva Tuesday
Captain Mocard Emmanuel...
Vanuatu PM urges Pacific Island nations to commit to fossil fuel free Pacific
By Elenoa Dimaira
Vanuatu’s Prime Minister Alatoi Ishmael Kalsakau has urged other Pacific Island nations to join his country, Fiji, Tonga, Tuvalu, Niue, and Solomon...
Transition to carbon neutral Pacific must be just and equitable
By Elenoa Dimaira
The transition of the Pacific to be carbon neutral must be just and equitable to ensure that livelihoods are not lost, says...
American Samoa wants Pacific Islands Forum upgrade
American Samoa wants more involvement at the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF).
It wants associate member status after being a Forum observer since 2011.
Discussions were held...
Cook Islands PM makes case for country’s economy on climate financing
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown is calling on the Asian Development Bank to make it easier to access funding for climate resilience, and...
Pacific Feminist Fund – A Lever of Change for Women in the Pacific
The Pacific Feminist Fund, the first stand-alone regional fund for Pacific women’s rights organisations was launched Monday in Fiji, by feminist Pacific development geographer,...
Countries must forge ‘Global Blue Deal’ to protect the ocean: UNCTAD
The ocean can provide vast opportunities for developing countries to build more innovative and resilient economies, but climate change, pollution and overfishing threaten the...
U.S, Palau tackle regional security at Joint Committee Meeting
The United States and Palau strengthened their ties and renewed their commitment to enhance security and defence responsibilities in the region during the biannual...
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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...