High seas treaty ‘central to Pacific nations’ says campaigner
After close to two decades of negotiations, an historic United Nations ocean treaty has been agreed to protect marine biodiversity in international waters.
The agreement,...
Commonwealth Secretary-General raises Peace Flag to mark Commonwealth Day
The Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland has raised the Commonwealth Flag for Peace at a ceremony in London on Commonwealth Day.
The Secretary-General was joined by...
Japan’s nuke wastewater discharge plan batters fishermen’s livelihoods, angers global community
Despite raging opposition both at home and abroad, Japan still intends to push ahead with its plan to dump nuclear-contaminated wastewater into the Pacific...
“We’re survivors:” Marshall Islands leaders look to Hawaii for adapting to climate change crisis
Within the next 40 years, the Marshall Islands will cease to exist.
That’s according to the Kwajalein Atoll Sustainability Laboratory (KASL), citing U.S Department of...
Plan to increase PNG Cabinet
The Papua New Guinea Government plans to increase the size of its 33-member Cabinet by amending the Prime Minister and National Executive Council Act...
Who could be WHO’s next Western Pacific leader?
There are hopes a Pacific person will head the Western Pacific region for the World Health Organisation (WHO).
It follows the sacking of regional director...
Tokelau welcomes new head of government
Tokelau has a new Ulu-o-Tokelau, or head of government, Kelihiano Kalolo.
In a statement, National Public Service general manager Tino Vitale said the general fono...
Moetai Brotherson seeks presidency in French Polynesia
By Nic Maclellan
Moetai Brotherson of the independence party Tavini Huira’atira no Te Ao Ma’ohi has announced he will run for the Presidency of...
China condemns Japanese plan to release Fukushima water
China has condemned a Japanese plan to release treated radioactive wastewater from the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea, demanding that Tokyo first...
Outgoing president of Micronesia accuses China of bribery, threats and interference
China is engaged in “political warfare” in the Pacific, the outgoing president of the Federated States of Micronesia has alleged in an excoriating letter,...
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“No Need for State of Emergency” – Fiji Government says situation under control
Fiji’s Government says there is no need to declare a State of Emergency, assuring the public that national security conditions remain stable following a...
“Press Freedom is not only about the right to report” – PM Manele urges...
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele says press freedom must be matched with responsibility, warning that journalism today is defined not by speed, but...
Forum SG Waqa tells Pacific leaders 2050 Strategy must deliver results
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa says the region must move beyond plans and deliver real results under the 2050 Strategy, warning that...