Tonga’s aging population expected to rise, long term care remains under-developed
Long term care for older people in Tonga remains under-developed – with estimates putting life expectancy to increase to above 70.2 years for men...
Social protection in the Pacific needs to be more disability inclusive – ADB
A recent report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) revealed that social protection in the Pacific needs to be more disability inclusive.
The ADB estimates...
Pacific divided on Biden’s charm offensive with calls for more ‘results on the ground’
U.S president Joe Biden’s latest bid to woo Pacific nations has been broadly welcomed by the region’s leaders and analysts, while some called for...
Solomon Islands prime minister says U.S must respect not lecture Pacific
The prime minister of Solomon Islands has criticised Washington, saying the U.S must respect Pacific leaders, after Joe Biden pledged US$200m for the region...
Fiji PM Rabuka advocates his vision of a ‘Zone of Peace’ in the Pacific...
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, has been promoting the message of peace in the Pacific region at two prominent global meetings: the United Nations...
‘When Pacific region pulls together, the world listens’
Australian scientist Dr Kelly Strzepek, Tuesday emphasised the importance of having the Pacific region make the decision on how to conduct energy transition.
“We no...
U.S Ambassador says interest in the Pacific transcends the U.S and China
The United States Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa says the potential for growth in the Pacific is the driving force behind global interest...
Samoa Agreement to be signed in Samoa in November: New EU Ambassador to Fiji
The new Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to the Pacific, Barbara Plinkert presented her credentials to the President of Fiji, Ratu Wiliame Katonivere,...
Pacific nations unite in a determined effort to combat Plastic Pollution
In a resounding call to action, Pacific Ocean Commissioner, Dr Filimon Manoni, has united Pacific nations to address the escalating crisis of plastic pollution...
Cook Islands social protection policy has been in place since the 1960s
The Pacific Island nation of Cook Islands, with just over 17,000 population, has one of the most comprehensive social protection policy in the Asia...
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Forum SG Waqa urges Smaller Island States to retain Political leadership amid regional reforms
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa has called on Smaller Island States (SIS) to retain political ownership of their priorities while using existing...
World leaders need to see Pacific climate impacts firsthand: PM Rabuka
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says it would be “a sad thing” for Fiji if world leaders fail to attend the pre-COP31 climate meeting in...
Solomon Islands stands firm on One China Policy: PM Wale
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to the One China policy.
Speaking in Parliament, Prime Minister Wale emphasised its importance...