PNG and Solomon Islands seal policing deal
Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands have signed an agreement to formalise the deployment of Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC) members for...
China urged to stop saddling poor countries with hefty debts: World Bank
The World Bank is encouraging China to overhaul its lending practices to stop burdening developing countries with crippling loan obligations that critics have dubbed...
‘Take Japan to court’ to stop nuclear waste plan says law expert
An international law expert believes Japan is passing the risk of its upcoming release of treated nuclear wastewater into the ocean onto Pacific leaders.
It...
Fiji AG apologises to media – Abuse journalists endured under Bainimarama government’s reign
Fiji's Attorney-General Siromi Turaga publicly apologised to journalists yesterday for the harassment and abuse they endured during the Bainimarama government’s reign.
He was one of...
IAEA says it does not have control over Japan’s decision to release treated nuclear...
By Sanjeshni Kumar
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says it does not have any control over Japan’s planned release of treated nuclear water from...
FSM to host Micronesian Presidents Summit & Micronesian Islands Forum next week
The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) will host the Micronesian Presidents Summit (MPS) and the Micronesian Islands Forum (MIF) in Pohnpei State next week,...
Report finds climate data from Pacific has deteriorated
- The quality and quantity of Pacific Island climate data has been getting worse in recent decades according to a new report on climate...
IAEA Team visit Fiji, update Pacific on Japan nuclear wastewater issue
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) updated Pacific nations on its work to review plans by Japan to release over a million tonnes of...
“Accepting Indonesia into MSG was a mistake”, says former Vanuatu PM Natuman
Former Vanuatu Prime Minister Joe Natuman says allowing Indonesia, by former Prime Minister Sato Kilman into the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) was a mistake.
“We...
Report: Pacific region uniquely vulnerable to worsening climate risks
The Pacific region is uniquely vulnerable to worsening climate risks, which threaten to cause irreversible economic, social, cultural, and environmental damage.
This was stated in...
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Vanuatu Parliament to debate no-confidence motion against PM Napat Friday
Vanuatu leader of the Opposition and President of the Union of Moderate Parties (UMP), Ishmael Kalsakau, welcomed Wednesday's decision of the Court of Appeal...
Australian diplomacy must be principled, agile and proactive: DFAT Secretary Adams
Australia’s top diplomat says Australian diplomacy is being reshaped to meet a more dangerous and complex world, with a sharper focus on the Indo-Pacific,...
Global health is out of balance: WHO’s Dr Piukala
WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala has warned that global health systems are fundamentally out of balance, despite major...