U.S Pacific commander to advocate ‘most strongly’ for USAID to Pacific Islands
The head of U.S forces for the Indo-Pacific, Admiral Samuel Paparo, said on Wednesday he would be advocating “most strongly” for the continuation of...
Governments set to agree fees for ships that miss green targets
Government negotiators at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) in London this week look set to agree that, from 2028, the owners or operators of...
Our nation is falling apart: PNG alternate PM nominee Sir Peter
In a bold and direct address to the nation, Alternate Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Nominee Sir Peter Ipatas has issued a call to...
Robust data key to unlocking CEDAW – Tuvalu PM Teo welcomes reporting milestone
Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo highlighted the importance of data as his nation held its scheduled reporting session with UN CEDAW experts this morning...
Palau president backs Australia’s bid to host Cop31 climate summit after Dutton labels it...
The president of Palau has strongly backed an Australian bid to host a UN climate conference on behalf of the Pacific, arguing that it...
President Toroama reaffirms Bougainville’s commitment to independence at Second Joint Moderation meeting
ABG President Ishmael Toroama has thanked the Papua New Guinea Government for acknowledging Bougainville’s right to self-determination and emphasised that the outcome of the...
Rabuka’s support for Trump doesn’t earn Fiji reprieve from U.S Tariffs
Recent developments should draw attention to the moral costs of Rabuka’s decision to unreservedly embrace both Trump and Israel.
By Merewalesi (Mere) Nailatikau
In November 2020,...
Pacific Ministers push to lock in clean energy transition at International Maritime Organisation
Driven by Pacific leadership, the International Maritime Organisation is on the brink of making history with binding regulations to phase out fossil fuel use...
Fiji and other Pacific nations decry ‘unfair and disappointing’ U.S tariffs
Leaders in Pacific nations are disappointed and trying to wrap their heads around the United States' tariffs.
Fiji's Finance Minister said that its 32 percent...
Pacific nations push for universal carbon levy for international shipping at IMO talks
The 83rd session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC83) reconvenes this week, and a global shipping levy remains on the table, Marshall Islands'...
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Free trade agreements with Pacific island nations proposed to protect regional posture
U.S Rep Ed Case has proposed a presidential initiative to negotiate free trade agreements with Pacific Island countries and extend duty-free treatment to certain...
Taiwan boosts support as Palau prepares to host Pacific Islands Forum
Taiwan is helping Palau prepare to host next year's Pacific Islands Forum, Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said on Saturday.
Lin, who was on a trip...
When the room says No but the Ocean says Now why Vanuatu chose a...
Op Ed by Lagi Toribau, Technical Advisor & Lead Negotiator for Vanuatu on Deep-Sea Ecosystems
When I arrived in Nairobi for UNEA-7, I carried with...