12 dead, 100,000 hit as Bougainville battles cyclone Maila devastation
Following two weeks of extensive damage caused by Tropical Cyclone Maila across Bougainville, the number of fatalities now stands at 12 and over 100,...
Migrant workers in Cook Islands call for better medical evacuation system, mandatory insurance
The recent sudden passing of a migrant worker in the Cook Islands has sparked discussions, especially among expatriate communities, who are now calling for...
Vuda must not become the Pacific’s ashtray: Fiji UN envoy Tarakinikini warns
Fiji’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Filipo Tarakinikini has issued a strong warning against a proposed $1.4 billion (US$700 million) waste-to-energy incinerator at...
Pacific declaration urges end to age of fossil fuels
Carbon capture and storage, geoengineering and other technologies that justify ongoing fossil fuel production have been denounced by Pacific nations in a landmark declaration.
Following...
Forum Troika Leaders meet in Fiji to discuss emerging regional challenges and opportunities
Forum Troika Leaders met in-person in Nadi, Fiji on 16 April 2026 to consider key regional priorities amid an increasingly uncertain and rapidly evolving...
IMF flags ‘very concerned’ outlook for Pacific as fuel prices rise
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised alarm over the impact of Middle East tensions on Pacific Island economies, warning that rising fuel costs...
Marshall Islands government shuts down at 3pm amid fuel crisis
Most government offices in the Marshall Islands began enforcing a new policy this week of closing by 3pm daily as a way to conserve...
IMF warns energy shock to hit Asia- Pacific
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says rising oil and gas prices linked to the Middle East conflict are set to weaken growth, raise inflation...
Australia’s neighbour criticises Albanese and will ‘definitely’ ask China for fuel help
A Pacific leader has criticised Prime Minister Anthony Albanese as the region stares down the climate crisis, while signalling his country will “definitely” seek...
Tonga Finance Minister resigns following bribery conviction
The Minister of Finance, Lata í Faingataá Tangimana, has resigned from Cabinet following a court ruling that found him guilty of indirect bribery during...
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Pacific faces climate finance barriers as global action falls short
By Pita Ligaiula
Pacific Island countries remain vulnerable to the gap between global climate commitments and action on the ground, with new United Nations...
Use Melanesian framework as guide on the political future of Bougainville: Marat
Rabaul MP Dr Allan Marat says Papua New Guinea MPs need to be reminded of the Melanesian Framework in order to make good decisions...
SPC warns Pacific faces rising costs, climate risks and funding pressures
By Pita Ligaiula
The Pacific Community (SPC) has warned that rising fuel costs, climate change, natural disasters and constrained development financing are increasing pressure...