AOSIS chair champions Multidimensional Vulnerability Index at UN Assembly
Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) Chair and Samoan Ambassador to the United Nations, Fatumanava Dr Pa’olelei Luteru, affirms that the group has stood...
2,000 Marines, sailors arrive in Australia for six months of Training, Exercises
Approximately 2,000 Marines and sailors deployed to Australia's Northern Territory this week to participate alongside their counterparts in the annual iteration of Marine Rotational...
Coastal inundation from sea level rise identified as main risk to water quality and...
The risks posed by climate-related hazards to the water quality and availability, and water infrastructure in Tuvalu were highlighted on the second day of...
Nauruan president urges collaboration, unity in addressing global challenges
Nauruan President David Adeang on Thursday urged the international community to strengthen collaboration and unity to address complex, yet interrelated challenges facing the world.
“In...
Milestone for Pacific/U.S Tuna Treaty
A key milestone in the historic Tuna Treaty between the Pacific Island States and the United States has been reached this week with a...
Former Fiji PM Bainimarama granted absolute discharge, Qiliho fined
Suva Magistrate Seini Puamau has granted absolute discharge to former Fijian Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama in the University of the South Pacific (USP) case.
Magistrate...
Climate change, AI in focus at Commonwealth’s October meeting in Samoa
Climate change and efforts to keep up with advances in artificial intelligence top the agenda for a Commonwealth meeting set for the small Pacific...
Li Qiang meets with Nauruan President David Adeang
China's Premier Li Qiang has met with Nauruan President David Adeang, who is in China for a state visit, at the Great Hall of...
Forum SG Puna calls for action on Correspondent Banking Relationships
Forum Secretary General, Henry Puna opened the High-Level Event on Correspondent Banking Relationships(CBR) Wednesday with a call for collaboration and action.
“We gather here as...
Tonga Reserve Bank Governor Moeaki urges collaborative action to address correspondent banking challenges in...
Tonga’s Governor of the National Reserve Bank, Tatafu Moeaki Wednesday, addressed the High Level Event on Correspondent Banking Relationships in Sydney with a clear...
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Free trade agreements with Pacific island nations proposed to protect regional posture
U.S Rep Ed Case has proposed a presidential initiative to negotiate free trade agreements with Pacific Island countries and extend duty-free treatment to certain...
Taiwan boosts support as Palau prepares to host Pacific Islands Forum
Taiwan is helping Palau prepare to host next year's Pacific Islands Forum, Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said on Saturday.
Lin, who was on a trip...
When the room says No but the Ocean says Now why Vanuatu chose a...
Op Ed by Lagi Toribau, Technical Advisor & Lead Negotiator for Vanuatu on Deep-Sea Ecosystems
When I arrived in Nairobi for UNEA-7, I carried with...