Cop28 head backs fossil phase-out with carbon capture caveat
The head of the Cop28 climate talks has called for “phasing out fossil fuel emissions”, teeing up a debate between governments over the role...
‘Drug smugglers to be shot’: PNG MP
North Fly MP James Donald has issued orders for Papua New Guinea police to shoot to kill people using his district for drug and...
Brotherson names four ministers for proposed new government in French Polynesia
French Polynesia's presidential candidate Moetai Brotherson has named four ministers in his proposed government, and confirmed he will vacate his seat in the French...
Never stop learning: Fijian Media Association
As Fiji celebrates World Media Freedom Day, the first since the scrapping of the Media Industry Development Act, journalists are being reminded to never...
Stamping out corruption can give SDGs $3 trillion boost
Corruption and its staggering costs have hobbled sustainable development in all countries, but fresh efforts are making inroads, the President of the Economic and...
U.S set to open new embassy in Tonga this month -senior U.S diplomat
The United States is on track to open a new embassy in Tonga this month, the top U.S diplomat for East Asia said on...
Freedom of the press under attack worldwide
Disinformation, hate speech and deadly attacks against journalists are threatening freedom of the press worldwide, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday, calling for...
Papua New Guinea hopes to sign defence agreement during Biden visit
Papua New Guinea hopes to sign a defense cooperation agreement with the United States during President Joe Biden’s stop over in the Pacific island...
Next UN climate summit to consider health issues in depth for first time
The next UN climate summit will be the first to consider health issues in depth, with a meeting of global health ministers to highlight...
Former Fiji AG Sayed-Khaiyum released on bail
Fiji’s former Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum was granted $10,000 (US$5,000)non-cash bail Tuesday.
Sayed-Khaiyum appeared before Chief Magistrate Wahleen George in Suva Magistrates Court.
Acting Director of Public...
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China expands Policing footprint in Pacific as influence grows
China is expanding its policing footprint across the Pacific, moving from basic training support to more operational involvement in several island countries, raising the...
Tuvalu boosts Maritime Security with new Patrol vessel from Japan, UNODC
Tuvalu has strengthened its ability to police its waters and protect its resources following the handover of a new inshore patrol vessel at Funafuti...
Cyclones threaten Fiji, Solomon Islands, PNG, even NZ
Twin tropical cyclones are ravaging Melanesia, with Maila stirring up trouble in the Solomon Sea and Vaianu darting across the South Pacific.
Both are category...