Japan, Palau Foreign Ministers strengthen ties ahead of PIF Chairmanship
Japan and Palau have reaffirmed their close partnership and commitment to regional stability during a Foreign Ministers’ Meeting between Japan’s Minister for Foreign Affairs,...
WHO Western Pacific Member States take action on key health priorities
Health leaders agreed in Nadi last week to accelerate action on four key priorities – strengthening health security, addressing climate change and health risks,...
Australia backs Pacific Islands facing China heat over Taiwan
The Australian federal government is pressing Beijing to respect the Pacific's decisions on Taiwan after Chinese officials hauled in Pacific ambassadors to again complain...
Tonga edges closer towards pivotal general election
By Jean Marc 'Ake, USP intern
The November general election in Tonga is just around the corner and all 71 registered candidates' campaigning efforts are...
Palau Senate passes nation’s first comprehensive cybersecurity bill
The Palau Senate has unanimously approved Senate Bill No. 12-9, SD1, known as the Cybersecurity Act, marking the Republic of Palau’s first comprehensive national...
“Adaptation is not optional — It’s essential”: UN Climate Chief warns
UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell has issued a stark warning that the world is moving too slowly on climate adaptation, urging governments...
From Baku to Belem – Change and continuity for the Pacific climate champs to...
Eight Pacific political climate champions heading into COP30 are providing a high-level regional line-up blending change and continuity on key priorities including Loss and...
Vanuatu PM defends People’s vote on Constitutional reforms
Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat has strongly defended the constitutional amendments 17A and 17B, saying they represent the democratic will of the people following...
Tonga King urges to ‘vote wisely’ as parliament term ends ahead of November poll
The Tongan Legislative Assembly has formally closed its 2024-2025 session Wednesday ahead of the general election next month.
In a brief soft-closing ceremony, three nobles,...
PNG’s ‘youth-heavy’ population is 10.1 million, with 4 million under age of 18
Papua New Guinea’s current population is 10.1 million as per the national census conducted last year, Prime Minister James Marape revealed.
He said the National...
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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...