Palau’s President relieved by security pact funding approval
Critical funds to counter China in the Pacific are finally on their way to three U.S allies: Palau, Micronesia and the Marshall Islands.
On Friday,...
Samoa hosts key technical workshop ahead of SIDS4 Conference
A three-day technical workshop is underway in Apia, Samoa from 11 - 13 March in preparation for the Fourth International Conference on Small Islands...
Some progress, more to be done for Pacific women, Forum tells CSW68
Climate disasters and gender violence are amongst the biggest threats causing poverty in the Pacific, and worsening gender inequality, says the Pacific Islands Forum.
In...
UN chief calls for global action to defend women’s rights amid disturbing trends
The UN Secretary-General on Monday highlighted the urgent need to defend women's rights which are under threat, citing a reversal in hard-won progress, increasing...
Bird says he is not desperate to become PNG prime minister
East Sepik Governor and alternative Prime Minister Allan Bird says he is not desperate to become Papua New Guinea prime minister.
“But someone needs to...
Renewal of close U.S ties good for regional security, Micronesian leaders say
The renewal of close U.S ties with Micronesia, Palau and the Marshall Islands will contribute to greater regional security, island leaders said after President...
415 new cases of HIV AIDS reported for 2023 : Fiji Health Minister Dr...
Fiji's Ministry of Health has recorded 415 new cases of HIV Aids, from January to December, for the year 2023.
This is compared to 245...
Tongan King and Prime Minister take steps to resolve differences
Tongan Prime Minister Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni has met King Tupou VI in Niuafo'ou as the two sides worked on ironing out differences that had...
Australia commits K50m for climate change
The Australian government has committed AUD$20 million (K50 million) towards the Climate FIRST program which will assist PNG to access climate change funding of...
Micronesia drought leaves thousands desperate for food – UNICEF
Thousands of people are being impacted by drought in the Federated States of Micronesia.
The four states - Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei and Kosrae - have...
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Australia has pledged further support for the Pacific’s transition to renewable energy, while facing concerns from some Pacific countries over its role as a...
Pre-COP climate summit’s low world leader turnout in Fiji and Tuvalu defended by Chris...
Energy Minister Chris Bowen says an estimated $20 million(US$13.93 million) taxpayer price for the pre-COP climate summit in Fiji is the cost of diplomacy...
Fiji Opposition leader Seruiratu questions 09 December referendum date
Fiji Opposition Leader Inia Seruiratu has questioned the Government’s decision to set 09 December 2026 as the date for a constitutional referendum, saying Parliament...