Marshall Islands values Taiwan partnership in upholding Indo-Pacific stability
The Marshall Islands is committed to maintaining peace and stability in the South Pacific and the greater Indo-Pacific region, Anjanette Kattil, the Marshall Islands ambassador...
‘I opened door’ to 1987 events: Fiji PM
The weight of 1987 includes both personal responsibility and wider institutional complicity, Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka told the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC).
“Those who...
After landmark climate win, lawyer hopes for a ‘new legal order’ to protect Indigenous...
Six years ago, human rights lawyer Julian Aguon received a call from Vanuatu’s foreign affairs minister. The minister had an unusual request – he...
“This is the Year for South Pacific Albacore” as Manila meeting faces high stakes...
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
The Chair of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC), Dr Josie Tamate, says she is “confident” the Tuna...
Pacific’s Tuna billions at stake as WCPFC Chair pushes for Albacore breakthrough in Manila
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) Chairperson Dr Josie Tamate says the economic future of Pacific tuna fisheries hinges...
“Lack of monitoring is one of the biggest obstacles” to sustainable tuna management: Nature...
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has delivered a blunt message to next week’s Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC22) in...
Manila meeting risks “destroying WCPFC credibility” as obstruction stalls harvest strategy, Tuna advocate warns
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
One of the region’s most outspoken tuna advocates says the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) faces a...
Tonga’s next PM hangs in the balance as King ends visit to China
Tonga is in political limbo following last week’s general election.
Parliament has not yet chosen a new Prime Minister, leaving the nation’s leadership uncertain.
Newly...
PNG Parliament endorses PNG – FSM treaty on Maritime Boundaries and cooperation
Papua New Guinea Parliament on Wednesday ratified an important treaty between Papua New Guinea and the Federated States of Micronesia.
This Treaty permanently establishes the...
PNG unveils new foreign policy
Papua New Guinea has launched its most significant foreign policy overhaul in more than 40 years, with Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko warning Parliament that...
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WCPFC adopts landmark South Pacific albacore management procedure after years of deadlock
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) wrapped up its annual meeting in Manila Friday with a major...
“Albacore is our lifeline” as South Pacific Group pushes hard at WCPFC22
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
Pacific countries most dependent on South Pacific albacore have delivered a clear message at WCPFC22 in Manila — this...
WCPFC faces tough calls on Bigeye Tuna as SPC warns key decisions needed now
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) is heading into a final phase on bigeye tuna, with scientists warning...