PNG’s Dr Maima overcomes 8-years of struggle to earn FNU Doctorate
As Dr Peter Maima stepped onto the stage at the Fiji National University (FNU) graduation ceremony to receive his doctoral scroll, it felt almost...
New Caledonia talks to resume this month, but differences remain
By Nic Maclellan
New Caledonian political leaders and the French government are scheduled to resume political status talks on 29 April, when France’s Overseas Minister...
This Is How Washington Loses the Pacific Islands
The U.S is harming Pacific Islanders, destroying its relationships in the region, and letting China win the competition for influence.
By Camilla Pohle
The Trump administration’s...
Fresh details emerge on Australia’s new climate migration visa for Tuvalu residents. An expert...
By Jane McAdam
The details of a new visa enabling Tuvaluan citizens to permanently migrate to Australia were released this week.
The visa was created as...
Australia can take USAID’s place in the Pacific islands
By Nicholas Weising
One of the first aims of the United States’ new Department of Government Efficiency was shutting down USAID. By 6 February, the...
Hosting the UN climate summit is far from ‘madness’ – here’s how Australia stands...
By Wesley Morgan
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton would withdraw Australia’s bid to co-host next year’s global climate summit if the Coalition wins the federal election.
Australia...
Breaking the cycle of donor dependency in the Pacific
By Dr Transform Aqorau
For decades, the Pacific Islands region has been heavily reliant on donor funding to support development, governance, and capacity-building initiatives. While...
Call for a Fair Course on Global Shipping Energy Transition
By Manasseh Maelanga, Minister of Infrastructure Development, Solomon Islands
The ocean has always been central to the life and prosperity of the Solomon Islands, serving...
The vital role of seagrass meadows in Pacific Island marine ecosystems
Seagrass meadows, the unsung heroes of marine ecosystems, play a crucial role in maintaining ocean health, biodiversity, and coastal resilience.
In recognition of their significance,...
Urgent call to address overfishing, Pacific region sets benchmark for sustainable fisheries management
Honiara Summit 2025 Outcomes
The Honiara Summit, a three-day conference focusing on Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14.4 that aims to end overfishing and restore fish...
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Deep-Sea Mining could begin in Pacific without agreed global rules
Commercial deep-sea mining for critical minerals could begin in the Pacific as early as 2027, despite the absence of an internationally agreed regulatory framework,...
Naoero toughens laws on domestic violence and attacks on police
Naoero has strengthened its laws on domestic violence and offences against police officers, with new measures aimed at protecting victims, preventing intimidation and giving...
Trump administration moves to increase H-1B visa fee to more than $100,000
U.S President Donald Trump's administration on Monday released a proposed regulation to codify an unprecedented fee of more than US$100,000 on new H-1B visas...