Pacific Media Masterclass Opens in Palau Ahead of Regional DRM Ministerial Meeting
Journalists and Communication officers from across the Pacific have gathered in Palau this week for a regional Media Masterclass, held alongside the Second Pacific...
Samoa Finance Minister urges Journalists to uphold truth and integrity: “Ethics is the spine...
Samoa’s Minister of Finance, Mulipola Anarosa Ale Molioo, has called on journalists to uphold truth, ethics, and compassion in their reporting, saying the heart...
Invest in preparedness to save lives from future Tsunamis: UN SG Guterres
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called on the world to strengthen early warning systems and preparedness to protect coastal communities from deadly tsunamis.
In...
Fiji PM announces major realignment of ministerial portfolios
Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has announced a significant restructuring of government ministries, confirming the appointment of Esrom Immanuel as the new Minister for...
Expert says Fiji ‘in a state of flux’ after resignation of two deputy PMs
A Fijian politics expert says the ongoing political instability in Suva, which has resulted in two deputy prime ministers losing their jobs, will have...
U.S govt shutdown sends shockwaves through the Pacific and opens door for change
When the United States government went into shutdown last month, the impact didn’t stay inside the U.S.
Far across the Pacific Ocean, island nations and...
Cook Islands secures $70m climate finance for cyclone resilience
The Cook Islands government has announced that the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board has approved the country’s second national funding proposal, titled “Direct Financing...
Thierry Santa resigns from New Caledonia Government
Former President of New Caledonia Thierry Santa has resigned as a minister from the government led by current President Alcide Ponga (who also succeeded...
New head of Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority vows transparency, welcomes scrutiny
The newly appointed Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) commissioner, Beverly Stacey-Ataera says public trust and open dialogue will be at the centre of the Cook...
Governor ‘envious’ of FSM’s independence as Guam continues fight for self-determination
Guam Governor Lou Leon Guerrero said she was “envious” of the Federated States of Micronesia’s independence and self-determination, leaving much to be desired for...
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Pacific pushes for special Climate finance window ahead of COP31
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific Island countries are pushing for concrete action on climate finance, keeping the 1.5-degree target within reach and strengthening...
Civil Society demands permanent seat at Pacific decision-making table
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific civil society organisations are demanding their participation in regional decision-making be formally institutionalised, saying they should no longer...
Forum Leaders face major decisions on Regional Architecture, Security and Partnerships
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific Islands Forum Leaders will next week consider major decisions on regional architecture, political leadership, security, partnerships and regional...