Australia pledges AUD$30 million support for weather ready Pacific
The Pacific islands have applauded the announcement from the Government of Australia, pledging its support for a long-term solution to weather-related extreme events posed...
Concerns over nuclear waste disposal into Pacific: PNG
The Papua New Guinea Government is still in bilateral talks with the Japanese government over concerns that Japan might release one million tons of...
Pacific Ministers call for fossil fuel free Pacific
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Port Vila
An ambitious and historical call to action for a fossil fuel free Pacific was endorsed Friday in...
Pacific Islands Forum supports Port Vila call for a Fossil Fuel Free Pacific
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Port Vila
The fight for a fossil fuel free Pacific will not be without its detractors and opposition –...
Fiji nationals working to achieve the Transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy
Fiji's Assistant Minister in the office of the Prime Minister Sakiusa Tubuna last week contributed to discussions at the 2nd Pacific Ministerial Dialogue on...
UN Humanitarian Fund approves US$1.7m to support Vanuatu’s cyclone recovery
The UN’s Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) has approved US$1.7 million funding for recovery efforts in Vanuatu following twin Category-4 cyclones Judy and Kevin...
Pacific nations explore opportunities to push for fossil fuel phase out in Vanuatu’s ICJ...
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Port Vila
A yes vote at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) later this month to Vanuatu’s request for...
More Pacific countries likely to join the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Port Vila
More Pacific countries are expected to join the global campaign to phase out the production and stockpiling...
Fiji Government supportive of an energy transition: Minister Tubuna
Fiji's Coalition Government is supportive of an energy transition, particularly reducing the dependence on fossil fuels and increasing renewable energy usage, including commitments to...
Fiji – Australia build a new chapter in Vuvale partnership
Fiji's Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Sitiveni Rabuka and his Australian counterpart, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, have reaffirmed their commitment to building...
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SPC must stay accountable to members as it approaches 80th anniversary
The Pacific Community (SPC) must remain responsive to its members’ priorities and accountable for its work as it approaches its 80th anniversary, Director-General Dr...
Tonga urges SPC members to ensure decisions deliver for Pacific people
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...