NZ sociologist urges upholding Pacific sovereignty, self-determination against Japan’s nuclear colonialism
AUCKLAND, 13 MARCH 2023 (XINHUA)--- Japan should stop perpetuating nuclear colonialism, and instead respect the sovereignty and self-determination of Pacific nations regarding the planned...
US$500,000 from China to aid recovery in Vanuatu
China has given US$500,000, (VT60 million) to aid recovery efforts in Vanuatu after cyclones Judy and Kevin.
Prime Minister Ishmael Kalsakau received the donation from...
Fiji takes its role of being a champion of disaster risk reduction very seriously:...
-The Government of Fiji takes its role of being a champion of disaster risk reduction very seriously and is committed to ensuring that the...
Fijian Drua stun Crusaders in historic upset 25-24
Fijian Drua recorded the biggest win of their two seasons in Super Rugby Pacific on Saturday with a stunning 25-24 upset of the reigning...
Biden budget aims at China with billions for Pacific islands
Alarmed by China’s success in wooing Pacific island nations, the Biden administration is proposing to spend billions to keep three of those countries in...
Panuelo out as ex-President likely to become new Micronesian leader
The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) will have a new President from May.
The incumbent President David Panuelo lost his seat in Congress during the...
Strict bail for former Fiji PM Bainimarama and Qiliho
Fiji' former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and suspended Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho have been released on bail by the Suva’s Magistrates Court today.
Resident Magistrate...
Ratu Epenisa Cakobau installed as Vunivalu na Tui Kaba
Ratu Epenisa Cakobau has been installed as the Vunivalu, na Tui Kaba and head of the Kubuna confederacy.
The traditional installation was done by Roko...
Further Australian $4.35 million support for Vanuatu’s cyclone response
The Australian Government will provide an additional $4.35 million (US$2.86 million) to support the Government of Vanuatu’s response to Tropical Cyclones Judy and Kevin.
This...
Vulnerable nations set up alliance to prepare loss and damage action plans
-A group of least developed countries and small island states have joined forced with researchers to better support communities recover from climate damages.
Nepal, Bangladesh,...
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