Ocean literacy and unlocking a revolution in ocean science solutions
The ocean holds the keys to an equitable and sustainable development path for all. This is the premise behind the UN Ocean Decade and...
PNG Parties investing heavily on campaigning and candidates
Three major parties have emerged as frontrunners to form the next Papua New Guinea government with their party leader’s eager to be next Prime...
Stunning electoral victory for independence party in French Polynesia
By Nic Maclellan
In an unprecedented electoral victory, the independence party Tavini Huira’atira has won all three seats allocated to French Polynesia in the...
Australia should rejoin UN climate fund to prove commitment to Pacific neighbours, thinktank argues
Australia must move on from a “crisis mentality” as it seeks to reset its relationship with Pacific island countries, including by rejoining a key...
Nauru records first community Covid-19 cases
Nauru is now battling its first Covid-19 outbreak in the community.
337 people have tested positive for Covid-19 so far on Nauru.
Government information office director...
12 milion PNG ballot papers for distribution
Papua New Guinea Electoral Commissioner Simon Sinai says 12 million ballot papers will be distributed in the provinces before polling begins on 04 July.
“The...
International travel to and from Kiribati to resume 01 August 2022
All international travel to and from Kiribati will return to normal on 01 August this year.
Incoming passengers are required to have a valid Covid-19...
Commonwealth leaders set to meet for the first time in four years
Leaders from 54 countries will gather in Kigali, Rwanda, this week for the 2022 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), the sixth time the...
Vanuatu calls on Australia to back its UN bid to recognise climate change harm
Australia’s new Labor government has been called on to prove its commitment to climate action and support for Pacific countries by backing a campaign...
U.S, Marshalls aim for Compact wrap-up by year end
United States and Marshall Islands leaders said after completing the first round of talks last week that they hope to complete negotiations to renew...
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HIV cases could reach 9,000 – Fiji Assistant Health Minister tells Parliament
Fiji could soon have close to 9,000 people living with HIV, a figure that will place growing pressure on the country’s public health system,...
NZ PM Christopher Luxon to visit Samoa, Tonga to meet new PMs
New Zealand Prime Minister has announced he will visit Samoa and Tonga later this week, for what will be the government's first comprehensive engagements...
Technology must be affordable, reliable for small islands,’ Palau President urges at World Ocean...
Palau President Surange lWhipps Jr called for “sustained collaboration and equitable access to technology” as cornerstones of ocean governance, delivering the keynote at the...