Marshall Islands sea turtle found to have nuclear contamination
Scientists studying tortoise and turtle shells near the Marshall Islands have found they contain nuclear contamination.
An article in the journal PNAS Nexus considered 'Anthropogenic...
‘People suffering’ from Vanuatu political crisis
People in Vanuatu believe politicians need to look beyond their own four walls and work to improve the livelihoods of ordinary citizens.
And many who...
Indonesia’s MSG bid on back burner: PM Marape
A one-year moratorium has been placed on Indonesia’s application to join the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG).
Prime Minister James Marape said this was so that...
OPM accuses Melanesian group of taking Jakarta’s ‘blood money’ at expense of West Papuan...
A West Papuan leader has condemned the Melanesian Spearhead Group for abandoning the West Papuan cause in favour of a “corrupt alliance” with Indonesia.
Jeffrey...
Wenda calls on MSG for urgent action to back pledge over human rights
The United Liberation Movement for West Papua has responded cautiously over the Melanesian Spearhead Group’s surprise denial of full membership at its leaders summit...
USAID pledges partnership and progress for Pacific nations: Administrator Power
By Rowena Acraman
The administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has highlighted the importance of collaboration and partnership in the...
Vanuatu Supreme Court rules in favour of opposition in Parliament majority case
The Supreme Court of Vanuatu ruled on Friday that Vanuatu’s opposition party won a no-confidence vote regarding incumbent Prime Minister Ishmael Kalsakau last week.
While...
China sends ‘police experts’ to Vanuatu after pro-West PM loses power
As the Pacific nation of Vanuatu plunges into a political crisis, China has reacted by rushing its so-called ‘police experts’ into the country.
China’s move...
Niue raises concerns over Fukushima radioactive wastewater release
The Government of Niue is concerned over Japan’s release of treated radioactive wastewater from its Fukushima nuclear plant last Thursday.
More than a million tons...
Tuvalu ‘concerned, dismayed, disappointed’ with Fukushima release
In Tuvalu, Minister of Finance and Economic Development Seve Paeniu said he is “concerned, dismayed, disappointed and kind of surprised” that Japan - which...
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Wong backs Pacific-led regional security talks, says Forum will shape region’s future
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has backed discussions on a Pacific-wide security framework, saying regional security should be driven by Pacific nations as Forum...
Pacific ministers to debate China missile statemen as diplomats meet in Fiji
Pacific Island foreign ministers are expected to debate on Friday whether to issue a joint statement on China’s July missile launch, with New Zealand...
Nuclear justice, climate resilience top Marshall Islands president’s parliamentary agenda
Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine called for stronger national security, climate adaptation and public-sector reform as parliament resumed, warning that geopolitical tensions, extreme weather...