Billions promised, but bottlenecks persist: GAO flags Compact delays affecting Palau

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A new U.S government watchdog report is raising concerns that delays, and bureaucratic bottlenecks tied to Compact of Free Association funding could undermine Palau’s...

PNG PM Marape welcomes Leaders to Melanesian Ocean Summit

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Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has welcomed leaders arriving in Port Moresby for the inaugural Melanesian Ocean Conference, which will be held...

Climate crisis costs Solomon Islands US$79m annually, says Ministry of Environment

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The Solomon Islands is losing an estimated US$79 million every year to climate-related loss and damage, equivalent to nearly nine percent of its annual...

Timor-Leste president in PNG for bilateral talks

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Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta has arrived in Papua New Guinea for a three-day visit. Ramos-Horta will hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister James Marape and...

PNG Chief Justice will not face Leadership Tribunal, Sir Gibbs cleared

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Papua New Guinea Chief Justice Sir Gibbs Salika has been cleared of any wrongdoing as evidence provided by the Ombudsman Commission to refer him...

U.S, PNG deepen security and economic ties in strategic dialogue

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The United States and Papua New Guinea have pledged to deepen cooperation on security, law enforcement, digital connectivity and economic development following high-level talks...

Yap’s coral resilience project blends science with traditional knowledge

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The Nature Conservancy has launched a three-year initiative to strengthen the resilience of Yap's coral reefs amid growing pressures on the region’s marine ecosystems. The...

FFA Members discuss next steps on Article 30 implementation

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Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) Members meeting in Wellington last week convened a dedicated session on Article 30 of the WCPFC Convention, as part of...

Manubada call – Pacific leaders shift from promises to pressure as region eyes energy...

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By Sera Tikotikovatu - Sefeti The era of endless planning is over. Pacific ministers ended five days of negotiations, technical sessions and ministerial talks here, adopting...

PRETMM6 warnings sharpen as Pacific Forum invokes Biketawa over growing fuel crisis

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By Sera Tikotikovatu - Sefeti Just hours after the Pacific Energy and Transport Ministers endorsed the outcome of PRETMM6 and warned that the region remained...

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