Tuvalu Governor General’s term extended by 12 months
Reverend Sir Tofiga Vaevalu Falani has been reappointed as Tuvalu’s Governor General for another 12 months after taking his oath of office Tuesday.
The ceremony...
Developing countries accuse rich of broken climate promises at UN
Leaders of developing countries threatened by climate change told rich nations at the United Nations General Assembly that they are falling far short of...
PNG Defence treaty does not cede sovereignty: Secretary
Mutual defence does not cede sovereignty but seeks to reinforce and strengthen the very concept of sovereignty, Papua New Guinea Foreign Affairs Secretary Elias...
Pacific leaders urged to strengthen Ocean collaboration for future generations
By Sera Sefeti
The Pacific must not stand aside while others make decisions about the future of the ocean, warned Dr Filimon Manoni, Commissioner...
Pacific Islands Ocean Conference opens with call for unity and action
The Second Pacific Islands Ocean Conference opened in Honiara Monday, with a strong call for unity, science and traditional knowledge to guide Pacific-led solutions...
WHO urges action to control hypertension, save millions of lives in Western Pacific
In Palau, a staggering 48 percent of its population aged between 30 and 79 years old have high blood pressure. That is 14 percentage...
PM Rabuka updates Parliament on the development cooperation agreement between Fiji and Vanuatu
Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka Monday updated Parliament about the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Development Cooperation between Fiji and Vanuatu, which was signed...
Prime Minister Marape Calls for Urgent Global Action to Preserve Planet Earth
Speaking after addressing the 80th United Nations General Assembly, PNG Prime Minister James Marape issued a powerful appeal to world leaders and industries to...
How Pacific communities have resonated with the passing of Charlie Kirk
By Marc 'Ake, USP Student Intern
The assassination of American political commentator Charlie Kirk earlier this month has been largely mourned by American leaders and...
Tuvalu PM urges urgent global action on sea-level rise in meeting with UNGA President...
"In our interconnected world, the challenges faced by small island nations like Tuvalu require urgent attention and collaboration. Meeting with President Baerbock today is...
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‘Test of regionalism’: Pacific church group calls for review of Israel’s PIF role
The region's premier ecumenical organisation is calling for Israel's new partnership with the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) to be reviewed.
The Pacific Conference of Churches...
‘Cut the umbilical cord’: Bougainville’s bid to break away from Papua New Guinea faces...
For decades, the distant island of Bougainville has fought for secession from Papua New Guinea, for a future as an independent nation of its...
Fiji passport ranks 97th globally, opens 78 destinations
Fijian passport holders can access 78 overseas destinations without obtaining a traditional visa in advance, but Fiji ranks 97th globally and 11th among 14...