Samoan PM pushes for Pacific voices to be better heard
Samoa's prime minister says small Pacific nations need to be listened to and consulted more over regional security issues as bigger players crowd the...
Australia pledges AUD$30 million support for weather ready Pacific
The Pacific islands have applauded the announcement from the Government of Australia, pledging its support for a long-term solution to weather-related extreme events posed...
Concerns over nuclear waste disposal into Pacific: PNG
The Papua New Guinea Government is still in bilateral talks with the Japanese government over concerns that Japan might release one million tons of...
Climate on agenda for Samoan prime minister visit to Australia
Supporting small island states impacted by climate change is expected to be a key issue for the Samoan prime minister during a visit to...
Solomon Islands concerned with Japan’s plan to discharge nuclear treated water into the Pacific...
Solomon Islands has reiterated concerns over plans by Japan to discharge nuclear treated water into the ocean and its impact on the health of...
Former Tonga PM Tu’ionetoa passes away
Former Tongan Prime Minister Dr Pohiva Tu'ionetoa has passed away at the weekend.
He had been receiving medical assistance in the United States.
Tonga's Chief Secretary...
Samoa PM urges world to save Pacific people from climate crisis obliteration
The world must step back from the brink of climate disaster to save the people of the Pacific from obliteration, the prime minister of...
Pacific Ministers call for fossil fuel free Pacific
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Port Vila
An ambitious and historical call to action for a fossil fuel free Pacific was endorsed Friday in...
Pacific Islands Forum supports Port Vila call for a Fossil Fuel Free Pacific
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Port Vila
The fight for a fossil fuel free Pacific will not be without its detractors and opposition –...
Fiji nationals working to achieve the Transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy
Fiji's Assistant Minister in the office of the Prime Minister Sakiusa Tubuna last week contributed to discussions at the 2nd Pacific Ministerial Dialogue on...
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MCC touts Pacific, Fiji partnerships as strategic alternative to China’s Belt and Road
The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) has highlighted its work in Fiji and the wider Pacific as part of a broader U.S strategy to strengthen...
Vanuatu Opposition demands Gov’t apology over failed Matthew and Hunter negotiations
Vanuatu Opposition Leader Alatoi Ishmael Kalsakau has called on Prime Minister Jotham Napat and Deputy Prime Minister Johnny Koanapo to apologise to the people...
Indigenous leaders tell governments ‘no more tokenism’ before COP31
As Pacific communities lose homes, coastlines and even the resting places of their ancestors to rising seas, Indigenous have delivered a blunt message to...