Pacific and Caribbean nations lead global push for maritime emissions levy at MEPC82
As the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC82) concludes in London, the 6PAC+ coalition representing Pacific and Caribbean Island nations has spearheaded the call for...
Vanuatu’s first ICJ appearance sees historic result
Last week, the Government of the United Kingdom (UK) made the announcement that it would be handing back its last colony in Africa, the...
French Pacific send delegations to UN decolonisation committee
-French Polynesia and New Caledonia, both UN-listed non-sovereign territories to be decolonised, are this week sending delegations to New York to attend the UN's...
We are neutral’: French envoy offers signs of hope for New Caledonia
France’s Ambassador to New Zealand has reaffirmed the European nation’s commitment to facilitate peace while maintaining its presence in the Pacific.
Since May, New Caledonia...
Fiji Police officers train for CHOGM security in Samoa
Thirty-five Fiji police officers are attending a diplomacy training facilitated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), ahead of their deployment to Samoa to...
Urgent global climate action needed, says Forum Chair Sovaleni
Tonga’s Prime Minister and Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum, Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni, made a resounding call for urgent and transformative climate action during...
‘Create a future fit for our grandchildren’, Guterres urges, ahead of gamechanger Summit
Countries must use a once-in-a-generation UN summit to address current and emerging global challenges and reform outdated international institutions, Secretary-General António Guterres said on...
Pacific Island nations vote against UN resolution on Israel’s occupation
Seven Pacific Island nations - Fiji, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), Nauru, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Tonga, and Tuvalu were among the 14 countries...
NZ votes for Middle East resolution at UN
New Zealand has voted for a United Nations resolution on Israel’s presence in occupied Palestinian Territory with some caveats, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says.
“New...
Pacific charm offensive as China muscles on policing
Pacific policing and Australia’s bid to host a major climate conference are top of mind as senior Australian ministers undertake a charm offensive in...
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Solomon Islands PM Manele confirms resignation of 10 Cabinet Ministers
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has confirmed that ten Cabinet Ministers have tendered their resignations.
In a statement issued by the Government, the Prime...
Vanuatu pushes for strong UN resolution to operationalise the ICJ climate ruling
Vanuatu is leading international efforts to secure a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution that would welcome and operationalise the landmark advisory opinion of...
Proposed FijiansFirst Party files registration application
A new political party has filed nomination with the nation’s Elections Office in Suva.
The proposed FijiansFirst Party submitted its registration application at the Fiji...