Tonga’s Atata Island refugees struggle in wake of tsunami
For Tongan sisters Akosita Kristen Urwin and Suliana Fusikata stepping foot on their beloved Atata Island is bittersweet.
On one hand, they are desperate to...
Solomon Islands Government to invest $367 million in new mobile network around the country
The Solomon Islands Government is investing about US$66 million (about SBD367 million) in improving telephone network nationwide over the next two years, largely to...
Kiribati Government condemns Court of Appeal’s action
The Kiribati Government has expressed its gravest concerns by the action of the Court of Appeal and those who continue to aid and abet...
I am neutral: Vanuatu Speaker Seoule
Vanuatu Speaker of Parliament, MP Simeon Seoule has stressed his status is neutral.
He made this statement following a call made by the government side...
PM Marape says government and Pangu Pati appreciates role of a free media
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister and Pangu Pati leader James Marape says the Government and Pangu appreciates the role of a free media.
He, however,...
U.S tests ICBM over Pacific after delays linked to Russia, China tensions
The United States successfully tested a long-range, nuclear-capable ballistic missile Tuesday after twice postponing the launch to avoid stoking tensions over Ukraine and Taiwan,...
Fiji reaffirms commitment to One-China policy
Fiji's Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama on Monday reaffirmed the country's commitment to the One-China policy and stressed the importance of strong China-Fiji ties in...
Monkeypox cases top 35,000: WHO
Monkeypox infections continue to rise globally, with more than 35,000 cases across 92 countries and territories, and 12 deaths, the head of the World...
Cook Islands opposition party vows to challenge election results
An opposition party in the Cook Islands has announced it will file petitions challenging two results in the recent election.
Chief Electoral Officer Taggy Tangimetua...
Pacific must be central to UN biodiversity treaty Pacific must be central to UN...
By Pasifika Environews Staff
As negotiations on the United Nation’s Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBJN) Treaty nears conclusion, experts say the needs and interests...
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Military buildup in Palau faces growing dissatisfaction, report says
The guardrails built into agreements between the United States and Palau to protect the Pacific nation's environment and preserve its sovereignty are rendered ineffective...
Palauan leader Whipps makes historic first state visit to New Zealand
Surangel Whipps Jr is set to become the first Palauan President to make an official visit to Aotearoa New Zealand.
Whipps is in New Zealand...
French Polynesia’s legislature shows new shape, more divisions
The Territorial Assembly of French Polynesia has for the first time shown a new configuration during its first administrative sitting on Friday, following a...