Landmark ICJ climate hearings conclude: A call for justice and action
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) concluded its landmark hearings on Friday, 13 December 2024, addressing the obligations of states in the context of...
Collapse of government in Paris sends shockwaves to Noumea
By Nic Maclellan
A no-confidence motion in the French National Assembly has ousted the government led by Prime Minister Michel Barnier. But for New Caledonians,...
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By Wesley Morgan
Australia has long tried to be two things at once – a trusted friend to Pacific nations in a bid to reduce...
“Narco-subs” in the Pacific demonstrates need for effective maritime security cooperation
Criminals are always looking for an edge. Listening to what the Pacific needs and coordinating maritime security responses will help blunt the threat.
By Henrietta...
Landmark climate change hearings represent largest ever case before world court
A record number of oral statements are expected to be presented to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) as highly awaited public hearings on...
Samoa to pass baton to Palau to continue Pacific Presidency of AOSIS
Samoa’s tenure as Chair of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) is finishing at the end of 2024.
The influential negotiating bloc of 39...
Coups, corruption and lack of good governance: The origins of Fiji’s meth crisis
By Lusi Banuve
How did it get so bad right under our noses? That’s the question many in Fiji are struggling with, as the country...
INC-5 negotiations: Financial mechanism for proposed treaty under the microscope
Finance is often and always a thorny issue wherever multiple countries try to agree on anything.
On the fourth day of the fifth session of...
Passports for sale: Lessons for Nauru and Solomon Islands from Vanuatu’s EU rebuke
Vanuatu becomes first country to ever lose EU visa-free access after golden passport scheme poses security threat.
Commentary by Tess Newton Cain
Earlier this month Vanuatu...
Vanuatu to launch ICJ hearings on climate and human rights
By Nic Maclellan
It began five years ago, as an exercise amongst law students at the Emalus campus of the University of the South Pacific...
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WCPFC adopts landmark South Pacific albacore management procedure after years of deadlock
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) wrapped up its annual meeting in Manila Friday with a major...
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By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
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WCPFC faces tough calls on Bigeye Tuna as SPC warns key decisions needed now
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
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