Q&A: Tuvalu’s new leader Feleti Teo opens up about issues his nation faces
By Don Wiseman, RNZ Pacific Senior Journalist
The existential threat posed by climate change remains the biggest concern for the new Tuvalu administration.
The government is...
Manasseh Sogavare – Master of Mayhem in the Solomon Islands
Analysis by Professor Jon Fraenkel
In the Solomon Islands, an election in April will decide whether a Chinese allied prime minister keeps his job. Manasseh...
Healthy mouths, healthy lives: the Pacific’s 2030 commitment
In Pacific island countries and areas, as many as 1 in 2 children have dental caries in their baby teeth – the highest prevalence...
Empowering Pacific Youth: Amplifying Climate Action through Social Media Advocacy
In a concerted effort to address climate change and amplify awareness on Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), the Regional Hub for the Pacific is proud...
Stronger together – the Commonwealth celebrates significant 75-year milestone
Today, 56 of the world’s largest countries and smallest islands, across six oceans, continue to stand united and celebrate shared values for Commonwealth Day.
Commonwealth...
Millions to benefit from access to justice measures agreed by Commonwealth law ministers
Millions of Commonwealth citizens will benefit from improved people-centred access to justice as law ministers concluded their meeting in Zanzibar today with a package...
Forum SG Henry Puna Champions Pacific Women’s Empowerment on International Women’s Day 2024
As the world celebrates International Women’s Day on 08 March, our nations of the Blue Pacific continent join the global recognition of the steps...
Women in Media Fiji celebrate International Women’s Day 2024
As we celebrate the achievements of women this week, and on the eve of International Women’s Day 2024, we also confront a serious issue:...
State of play for Pacific women in 2024
When the playing field is levelled, the dividends are doubled, both in politics and sport.
By Jessica Collins
As 2024 rang in, an historical vote...
Commonwealth leaders discuss ways to improve access to justice for people with disabilities
On 04 March 2024, the Commonwealth Secretariat Human Rights Unit, in partnership with the Commonwealth Disabled People’s Forum (CDPF), convened a side event on...
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Pacific leaders converge in Fiji for key Troika talks
Pacific leaders have arrived in Suva ahead of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Troika Meeting, with Palau President Surangel S. Whipps Jr and Solomon...
Alarm sounded on radioactive risk from deep sea mining
Plucking minerals from the ocean floor risks disturbed radioactive material entering the marine food chain, an anti-deep sea mining group warns.
The Deep-Sea Mining Campaign...
Fiji Military Commander Kalouniwai given option to extend term, PM Rabuka reveals
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka revealed that the Constitutional Offices Commission had decided to offer Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) Commander Major-General Ro Jone...