Statement on World Media Freedom Day 2024 by the President of PINA, Kora Nou
As we gather to observe World Media Freedom Day on 03 May, with the global theme of “Journalism & Environmental Crisis,” it is crucial...
Palau Media Council statement on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day 2024
On this World Press Freedom Day, the Palau Media Council stands firmly with journalists around the globe. The theme, 'A Press for the Planet:...
France sabotages Kanaky New Caledonia Decolonisation Process under Macron leadership
The Pacific Regional Non-Governmental Organisations (PRNGOs) Alliance reaffirm its solidarity with the indigenous peoples of Kanaky New Caledonia to expose ongoing efforts by the...
Bridge to Busan Declaration open for signing at Plastics Treaty talks
Today at INC4 over two dozen countries have signed on to the Bridge to Busan Declaration.
Launched at the Plastics Treaty negotiations, it invigorates the...
Taiwan is an indispensable partner in the global health network and it is time...
By Paul Chen, Representative Taipei Trade Office in Fiji
As the world experienced the years of COVID-19 pandemic, it is of paramount importance that we...
UNDP Pacific-Pacific Islands Forum Sign Memorandum of Understanding
The UN Development Programme (UNDP) Pacific Office in Fiji and the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to...
The Climate Crises & High Debt-Levels in the Pacific: Who will pay?
OP-ED by Adam Wolfenden
As Fiji and neighbouring Pacific Island Countries face the daunting prospect of dealing with unprecedented national debt levels and the effects...
Three-point Q and A with Chair of the Pacific Small Islands Developing States Ambassador...
The fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment (INC-4),...
Transition to renewables calls for new approach to energy security
Evolving concept of energy security must address energy demand, system flexibility, technology access and infrastructure development, says IRENA
The transition away from fossil fuels to...
Perhaps the numbers aren’t looking so good for Sogavare in the Solomons
By Terence Wood
Who will emerge as prime minister from Wednesday’s elections in Solomon Islands? The prime minister doesn’t shape policy in Solomons as...
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Vanuatu Parliament to debate no-confidence motion against PM Napat Friday
Vanuatu leader of the Opposition and President of the Union of Moderate Parties (UMP), Ishmael Kalsakau, welcomed Wednesday's decision of the Court of Appeal...
Australian diplomacy must be principled, agile and proactive: DFAT Secretary Adams
Australia’s top diplomat says Australian diplomacy is being reshaped to meet a more dangerous and complex world, with a sharper focus on the Indo-Pacific,...
Global health is out of balance: WHO’s Dr Piukala
WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala has warned that global health systems are fundamentally out of balance, despite major...