Australian Government keeping climate report hidden blasted as ‘fatal mistake’
Australians are being kept in the dark by the federal government about the dire national security consequences of climate change, including the possibility of...
Fiji Parliament passes motion to establish a Truth and Reconciliation Commission
A Truth and Reconciliation Commission will be established by the Fiji Government to facilitate open and free engagement in truth telling and confront fears...
Australian foreign Minister in Fiji to attend the Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers meeting
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong is in Fiji to attend the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Foreign Ministers' Meeting Friday.
“This is my fourth visit to...
PNG living on borrowed money, says Sir Julius Chan
New Ireland Governor Sir Julius Chan has released his message to Papua New Guinea stating that the country is living on borrowed money.
“But as...
Human rights violations in Pacific fishing industry ‘ignored’
By Kite Pareti, Islands Business
Very little attention has been given to addressing human rights violations within the fishing industry in the Pacific, according to...
Authorities deny PNG PM arrest
Papua New Guinea Authorities have denied that there is a warrant of arrest for Prime Minister James Marape.
Minister for Internal Security Peter Tsiamalili Jr...
UNGA78: ‘Action is what the world needs’ – UN chief
The UN Secretary-General had a clear message on Wednesday to world leaders arriving in New York next week: “This is not a time for...
Fugitives wanted, not Grace Road Group: Fiji Home Affairs Minister Tikoduadua
Fiji's Minister for Immigration and Home Affairs, Pio Tikoduadua says it is unfortunate that the Grace Road Group Fiji is being dragged in the...
New report puts Australia in top- five list of planet wrecking countries
A small group of countries is driving new oil and gas expansion, and if allowed to proceed, would lock in climate chaos and an...
Opposition MP Koya calls on Fiji PM to rescind his decision in approving nuclear...
Fiji's Opposition Member of Parliament, Faiyaz Koya has implored Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka to heed the collective call and rescind his decision in approving...
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Forum faces packed agenda and partner pressure in Palau
By Nic Maclellan in Koror, Palau
Over the weekend, Pacific leaders started to arrive in Koror, Republic of Palau, for the 55th Pacific Islands Forum.
For...
Pacific pushes for special Climate finance window ahead of COP31
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific Island countries are pushing for concrete action on climate finance, keeping the 1.5-degree target within reach and strengthening...
Civil Society demands permanent seat at Pacific decision-making table
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific civil society organisations are demanding their participation in regional decision-making be formally institutionalised, saying they should no longer...