French President Macron urges New Caledonia to build future after ‘no’ independence vote
French President Emmanuel Macron urged "compatriots" in New Caledonia to forge a common future on Tuesday during a landmark visit, more than a year...
Fiji PM Rabuka cancels China visit
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka said on Tuesday he was forced to cancel an official visit to China after enduring a minor head injury...
Australian Minister holds meaningful discussions with Solomon Islands
Australian Minister for International Development and the Pacific, Pat Conroy held constructive discussions with Solomon Islands’ Ministers during his first day in Honiara.
In meetings...
Asia-Pacific needs disaster warning systems to counter rising climate change risks, report says
Countries in the Asia-Pacific region need to drastically increase their investments in disaster warning systems and other tools to counter rising risks from climate...
U.S Secretary of Interior Haaland highlights conservation investments in Palau
U. S Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland has completed a visit to Palau as part of her weeklong visit to the Pacific Islands
She...
16 Pacific Island Countries Unite for Climate Justice
“Where the Pacific goes in relation to addressing the imminent threat of climate change, or lack thereof, is where the rest of the world...
U.S proposes military training for young civilians in Pacific island countries
The US$886 billion defence spending policy for fiscal year 2024 authorises US$9.7 billion to expand the Pacific Deterrence Initiative which seeks to enhance the...
Vanuatu MP urges French President Macron to return Matthew and Hunter
French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit will only be useful to Vanuatu if he accepts for France to return our two islands — Matthew and...
U.S official pledges aid to reduce disaster risk
The U.S Second Gentleman has pledged more aid for disaster risk reduction in Samoa as he met Women in Business Development Inc representatives on...
Deep ocean targeted for mining is rich in unknown life
A vast area at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean earmarked for controversial deep sea mineral mining is home to thousands of species unknown...
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Micronesia calls for Climate finance, Ocean protection and fossil fuel transition
The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) has called for stronger climate action, predictable adaptation finance and a faster transition to renewable energy, warning that...
Pacific must not become consumers of AI: Wahuzue
By Pita Ligaiula
Pacific newsrooms risk becoming consumers of artificial intelligence systems shaped outside the region unless they build their own tools, rules and...
French Polynesia Assembly calls for UN Mission to Tahiti
The Assembly of French Polynesia has called for a United Nations mission to visit Tahiti and assess directly the political situation and aspirations of...