Cop30 participation shows PNG’s role to address climate change
Papua New Guinea’s participation at the 30th Conference of the Parties (Cop) in Brazil next week highlights the country’s role in the global movement...
Winston Peters signals support for visa-free travel petition for Pacific nationals
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says the New Zealand Government will work closely with Sāmoa on a petition advocating for visa-free travel for Pacific...
Flying Fijians coach Byrne names side to hunt another English scalp
Flying Fijians coach Mick Byrne has named a powerful match-day squad to take on England in their much-anticipated clash at Twickenham on Sunday morning.
Byrne...
14 HIV cases in Vanuatu
Vanuatu's Ministry of Health (MOH) has recorded a total of 14 people currently living with HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), a virus that weakens the...
Pacific voices challenge militarisation, deep-sea mining and nuclear threats
Militarisation is the greatest environmental threat facing the Pacific region, according to regional peace advocates.
“We see how much of our ocean is being militarised...
Palau president eyes U.S deportees as a solution to labour shortage
Deportees from the United States could fill Palau’s labour gaps, President Surangel Whipps Jr said, seeking to justify his apparent inclination to accept the...
Taiwan says senior Fijian UN diplomat visited, despite Fiji’s formal ties with China
Taiwan said it welcomed a senior Fijian diplomat this week who met with Vice-President Hsiao Bi-khim, a highly unusual trip given the Pacific island...
Pacific Response Group strengthens regional preparedness and unity
The Pacific region continues to strengthen its collective capacity to respond to disasters through the Pacific Response Group (PRG) — a regional initiative that...
Solomon Islands PM: Culture and Christian values must guide approach to LGBTQIA+ issues
Solomon Islands must consider its culture and Christian values when addressing issues relating to LGBTQIA+ people, says Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele.
His remarks follow an...
Palau takes first step to building Humanitarian Warehouse
Palau has taken the first step to the construction of a warehouse, that will keep emergency supplies for disasters.
Ministers attending the 2nd Pacific Disaster...
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No-confidence motion against Vanuatu PM defeated, Government stability may keep PM Napat in office...
A motion of no confidence against the Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat was defeated on Friday.
The motion was voted down by 36 votes against...
PIF prioritises climate resilience and regional unity
Climate change resilience remains a central goal for Pacific Island nations as they face its severe impacts.
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa says...
France delays New Caledonia referendum
By Nic Maclellan
Bowing to reality, the French government has abandoned plans to hold a referendum on March 15 to consider a new political statute...