Blue Pacific joins United Nations call for universal vaccination
Pacific leaders have added their voices to a global call for universal vaccination, as world leaders gathered at the United Nations today to call...
FSM severs diplomatic relations with Russia
The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) has conveyed to the Russian Federation that diplomatic relations between the two countries have been severed.
The FSM will...
Cook Islands, Australia strongly condemns Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
The Cook Islands join with others in condemning Russia’s unprovoked invasion of the Ukraine.
“We call on Russia to end the hostilities and violations of...
Russia-Ukraine conflict to impact Pacific economies – USP academic
The invasion of Ukraine is likely to have a significant impact on the Pacific, warns a senior USP academic.
Last Thursday, Russia commenced a massive...
EU seeks Fiji’s support in condemning Russia
The European Union Ambassador to Fiji is hoping that the Fijian government will support their position and condemn the actions of Russia against Ukraine.
Speaking...
UNDP mobilises US$500,000 recovery efforts for Tonga
The UN Development Programme has committed US$500,000 to support recovery efforts for the Kingdom of Tonga following the eruption of the Hunga Tonga–Hunga Ha’apai...
Uncertain future for islanders who survived Tongan eruption
The first two booms from the volcano were scary enough, but the third explosion was immense, sending everyone from the village running from their...
UK continues support for Pacific islands on journey to COP27
Three months since the Glasgow Climate Pact came into being at COP26 in Glasgow last year, the Pacific have outlined how the UK COP26...
Pacific’s leadership, commitment and amplified voice acknowledged by COP26 Presidency
The commitment, leadership and the amplified voice of the Pacific has been acknowledged as having played a key role in the “success” of the...
COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate: A regional solution for cross border travel
The availability of vaccines and ongoing evidence-based research to mitigate COVID-19 is allowing Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs) to explore a variety of...
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Pacific Elders warn against external influence in regional security
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Australia chases next Pacific treaty after Fiji win
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is seeking to finalise a security deal with the Solomon Islands within months, off the back of a major...