PNG forced to transfer vaccines donated by New Zealand
Pacific nations are swiftly rolling out their vaccine programmes, but some countries are struggling with vaccine hesitancy, logistical challenges and the risk of significant...
Tonga aims to vaccinate 70 percent of population by the end of 2022
Tonga's Prime Minister told the United Nations that Tonga aims to vaccinate up to 70 percent of its population by end of 2022.
In a...
PNG, Vanuatu leaders says the United Nations must assess human rights in West Papua
Papua New Guinea's leader says the United Nations must assess human rights in West Papua as has been called for by the Pacific Islands...
Kiribati President says AUKUS nuclear submarine deal puts Pacific at risk
The United Kingdom is a long way from the Pacific. But London is front and centre of moves to secure this region against the...
FSM joins global pledge to reduce 2020 methane levels by 30 percent by 2030
The President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), David Panuelo, has committed his island nation to the Global Methane Pledge; which seeks a...
Strong Pacific voice needed at COP26
British High Commissioner to Fiji, George Edgar has emphasised the importance of a strong Pacific voice in Glasgow, Scotland during the global climate change...
Small islands caught between tourism economy, climate change
Come visit the Maldives, its president entreated the world at this year’s United Nations General Assembly(UNGA), moments before switching to an impassioned plea for...
Pacific’s mission in Glasgow is clear: Fiji PM Bainimarama
Leaders who cannot summon the courage to unveil the commitments and policy packages at COP26 should not bother booking a flight to Glasgow.
Prime Minister,...
Samoa PM Fiame Mata’afa calls for more commitment from polluters
In her address at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Samoan Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata’afa called for more climate action to fight the...
PNG Prime Minister calls on world’s big carbon emitters to own up and apologise
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has called on the big carbon emitters of the world to own up and apologise to small...
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Tuvalu receives the Planet Aqua Award for blue communities leadership at Venice Climate...
The Government and People of Tuvalu have received the PLANET AQUA Award – Blue Communities Category at Venice Climate Week 2026, in recognition of...
Fiji welcomes U.S-Iran agreement, says lower fuel prices will ease cost pressures
Fiji has welcomed the agreement reached between the United States and Iran, saying the development is a positive step towards reducing global tensions and...
Bougainville AG discuss ‘options’
The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) could consider “other options” if Parliament does not ratify the 2019 referendum results, following the tabling of the sessional...