Fiji among 14 that oppose truce
Fiji was amongst 14 countries that opposed a resolution calling for an immediate humanitarian truce in Gaza while 120 countries voted in favour.
The Assembly...
‘Lack of compassion’ Former Fiji PM Bainimarama says of UN vote
The former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says Fiji’s vote at the United Nations on the war between Israel and Hamas demmonstrated our lack of...
Australian support for Vanuatu in response to Tropical Cyclone Lola, two reported dead
The Australian Government will provide an initial $800,000 (US$506,804) to support the Government of Vanuatu's immediate response to Tropical Cyclone Lola, and is liaising...
U.S welcomes Pacific COP bid for Australia in 2026, confirms support for Resilience Facility
A long-running bid for global recognition of a Pacific-owned, initiated and led Resilience fund for disaster-proofing islands nations has received the nod from the...
Anthony Albanese Washington visit: ‘We’re a Pacific nation’: Joe Biden’s pledge to Australia on...
U.S President Joe Biden has warned Anthony Albanese against fully trusting China, ahead of the prime minister’s meeting with President Xi Jinping in Beijing...
Fears over infrastructure, housing damage as Cyclone Lola damage evaluation continues in Vanuatu
New Zealand's high commissioner to Vanuatu says she is hopeful some of the country's more recently built permanent infrastructure will have weathered Tropical Cyclone...
Nauru to elect a new President
The tiny Pacific nation of Nauru is expected to elect a new President today (Friday) after a vote of no confidence Wednesday to removed...
Cyclone Lola leaves trail of destruction in Northern Vanuatu, warning for cyclone season
Thousands of people have been greatly affected by the recent Category 5 Cyclone Lola in Vanuatu.
Making landfall on 26 October 2023, the cyclone has...
Vanuatu Prime Minister Charlot Salwai surveys Cyclone Lola damage from the air
Vanuatu, one of the nations most at threat from natural disasters in the world, is walking the path of resilience once again after experiencing...
Thirteenth Pacific Islands Climate Outlook Forum focusses on food security as Pacific braces for...
105 participants representing seventeen Pacific Islands convened the thirteenth Pacific Islands Climate Outlook Forum (PICOF-13), which was centred on the theme of ‘Improving food...
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Island leaders push global agenda on climate adaptation, ocean governance and finance
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