Vanuatu pushing on with climate UN resolution despite U.S resistance
Vanuatu's climate envoy says they are pushing on with their UN resolution on the International Court of Justice's climate opinion, despite resistance from the...
Fiji reinforces commitment to protect 30 percent of its ocean by 2030
Fiji’s plan to conserve and sustainably manage 30 per cent of its marine areas by 2030 is a serious national policy aimed at protecting...
Queensland Premier polishes pitch to lure Trump to Australia
A state premier has ramped up a push to host a diplomatic summit that – if successful – would see Donald Trump become the...
Forum SG Waqa marks six years of Teieniwa vision, reaffirms anti-corruption pledge
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General, Baron Divavesi Waqa has reaffirmed the region’s commitment to integrity and accountability at the 6th Teieniwa Vision Anniversary Celebration...
Former Fijian PM, police chief in custody on treason claims
Former Fijian military strongman is in custody, facing charges of inciting troops to overthrow a newly elected government in 2022.
Also in custody is former...
U.S funding cuts threaten to ‘dry up’ future of Pacific scientists – expert
The training of the region's future scientists is set to “dry up" following United States funding cuts to major regional projects, a Pacific academic...
Vanuatu’s Climate envoy urges nations to stand firm after U.S push to drop UN...
Vanuatu's Climate envoy Ralph Regenvanu is urging countries to stay engaged, after the United States pushed for Vanuatu to withdraw a UN motion supporting...
France seizes 2.4 tonnes of cocaine in Pacific as drug seizures hit record highs
French officials announced Tuesday that 100 bales of cocaine were seized last Thursday during a joint operation with the United States.
According to the High...
Official documents reveal friction between NZ and Cook Islands over Russian vessels
Cook Islands continued to register sanctioned vessels tied to Russia's "shadow fleet" months after New Zealand government began raising concerns, official information reveals.
Memos, emails...
Palau seeks to host Pre-COP Climate meeting to amplify Pacific Voice
Palau is seeking to host a key preparatory meeting ahead of the next United Nations climate conference, with President Surangel Whipps Jr rallying support...
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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...