Fiji Parliament passes bill to promote healing and social cohesion
The Fiji Truth and Reconciliation (TRC) Commission Bill 2024 was passed in Parliament Wednesday night after a robust debate.
While moving his motion to debate...
Taiwan President Lai signs communique in Tuvalu
Taiwan President William Lai Tuesday arrived in the Pacific nation of Tuvalu, with the two nations signing a joint communique on advancing their partnership.
Lai’s...
Albanese wants to China-proof the Pacific, but Nauru is driving a hard bargain
The Albanese government hopes to end the year with a major foreign policy victory by signing a landmark pact with Nauru aimed at preventing...
Pacific envoys gather to tackle visa exploitation risks
Pacific Island envoys in Australia will gather to discuss a labour scheme that has been criticised as being a breeding ground for slavery-like conditions.
Tens...
Vanuatu voter registration closes today, 500 voters required to register new political party
Voters have until 5pm today (03 December) to register to vote in the Snap Election on 14 January 2025, including the by-election for the...
Pacific police taking decisive action to eliminate cyber threats
A policing expert in the Pacific says that as cyber threats become more sophisticated, the role of governments and organisations in safeguarding their assets...
Handful of countries responsible for climate crisis, top court told
A handful of countries should be held legally responsible for the ongoing impacts of climate change, representatives of vulnerable states have told judges at...
‘Respect our sovereignty’: Palau tells China ahead of Taiwanese president’s Pacific tour
Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr on Monday urged China to respect Palau’s sovereignty and international law, just days ahead of a contentious visit by...
Plastic pollution treaty negotiations adjourn in Busan, to resume next year
Countries negotiating a legally binding instrument on plastic pollution concluded their fifth session in the small hours of Monday in Busan, Republic of Korea,...
Top UN court hears landmark Vanuatu-led climate case
Vanuatu has opened proceedings in a landmark climate case brought before the UN's top court, arguing international law and the warming of the atmosphere...
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UN Chief warns El Niño is intensifying climate crisis as extreme heat escalates
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that El Niño is intensifying the global climate crisis, with new forecasts showing hotter-than-normal conditions across nearly...
Strong El Niño ahead, UN weather agency warns
As much of the world faces grapples with above normal temperatures and major rainfall changes, the UN Meteorological Organisation (WMO) warned on Friday that...
Vanuatu Government maintains firm position on Matthew and Hunter
The Prime Minister Jotham Napat has reaffirmed Vanuatu’s position on the disputed Matthew and Hunter Islands, saying the country’s sovereignty remains non-negotiable.
He said Vanuatu...