Tuvalu calls for deep sea mining precautionary pause at ISA conference in Jamaica
Tuvalu and other nations have joined the call for a precautionary pause on deep sea mining at the 29th International Seabed Authority (ISA) Assembly...
Cook Islands PM Mark Brown calls for stronger Pacific borders
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Vanuatu pushes ICC to recognise ecocide as international crime
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Former Samoa AG’s case dismissed
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Pacific Economies at a crossroads: FEOM Chair calls for unity
“We gather here in Suva, at a pivotal juncture,” declared Tongan Kilisitina Tuaimei’api, the Chair of the 2024 Forum Economic Officials Meeting (FEOM).
Her words...
Vanuatu fights for marine protection at pivotal UN deep-sea mining meeting
Vanuatu has taken a leading role in a bloc of nations fighting to keep marine environment protection on the main agenda of the UN...
Solomon Islands government reaffirms the One China principle
The Solomon Islands Government of National Unity and Transformation(GNUT) has reaffirmed its commitment to the One-China Principle.
The Prime Minister, Jeremiah Manele, reiterated his government’s...
Commonwealth chief dismisses The Telegraph’s report on Samoa’s ‘musty linens’ for King Charles
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Australia confident of hosting UN climate summit
The Australian Federal Government is increasingly confident its bid to host the world's most important climate change negotiations in 2026 will be successful.
Labor announced...
UN body that regulates the deep sea tackles proposed mining code amid growing concerns
Tense deliberations over how and if to allow deep sea mining unfolded in Jamaica as at least one company threatened to apply for permission...
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Forum Troika Leaders meet in Suva on regional governance and strategic prioritie
Pacific Islands Forum Troika Leaders met today in Suva, Fiji, for strategic discussions on the future governance of the Pacific regional system and key...
Solomon Islands PM Wale, Rabuka call for stronger united voice
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