‘When Pacific region pulls together, the world listens’

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Australian scientist Dr Kelly Strzepek, Tuesday emphasised the importance of having the Pacific region make the decision on how to conduct energy transition. “We no...

U.S Ambassador says interest in the Pacific transcends the U.S and China

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The United States Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa says the potential for growth in the Pacific is the driving force behind global interest...

Samoa Agreement to be signed in Samoa in November: New EU Ambassador to Fiji

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The new Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to the Pacific, Barbara Plinkert presented her credentials to the President of Fiji, Ratu Wiliame Katonivere,...

Pacific nations unite in a determined effort to combat Plastic Pollution

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In a resounding call to action, Pacific Ocean Commissioner, Dr Filimon Manoni, has united Pacific nations to address the escalating crisis of plastic pollution...

Cook Islands social protection policy has been in place since the 1960s

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The Pacific Island nation of Cook Islands, with just over 17,000 population, has one of the most comprehensive social protection policy in the Asia...

COVID19 exposed vulnerabilities in social protection systems in the Asia Pacific region

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The COVI19 pandemic has reshaped the world exposing vulnerabilities in social protection systems – forcing governments to re-evaluate the impacts on their citizens, particularly...

NZ government ‘welcomes’ U.S diplomatic relations with Cook Islands and Niue

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The New Zealand government has given its full blessing to Cook Islands and Niue establishing diplomatic relations with the United States. At the U.S-Pacific summit...

U.S weighs stationing Patriot air defence systems in Palau

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The U.S and Palau are discussing the permanent deployment of advanced missile defense systems in the Pacific island nation, Palau President Surangel Whipps said...

Vanuatu opposition files no-confidence motion against PM Sato Kilman

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Vanuatu's opposition has filed a motion to call an extra-ordinary session of parliament Monday next week to debate a motion of no confidence against...

Biden hosts Pacific Islands, with a rising China in mind

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The Pacific Island state of Niue is one of the world’s tiniest. Covering just over 100 square miles and with a population of about 1,700,...

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‘Like a doorway’: Australia strengthens legal ties with Pacific nations

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A significant agreement between Australia and select Pacific nations has been described as a crucial “doorway” that will strengthen judicial systems internationally. Signed Monday, the...

Te Pāti Māori co-leader joins protest against ‘aggressive’ Cook Islands PM

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Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer joined more than 400 people in Rarotonga on Tuesday morning (Monday, Cook Islands time) to protest against Prime...

Fiji Police rule out commercial drug manufacturing

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The Fiji Police Force has ruled out the existence of a large commercial-grade drug manufacturing lab in Fiji. Newly appointed Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu,...