Pacific media crucial in communicating climate change induced loss and damage
The Pacific region’s role in championing global action on climate-induced loss and damage was highlighted at a pioneering media training convened by the Secretariat...
Taiwan says it’s a ‘shame’ to be left out, Calls for inclusion in World...
By Pita Ligaiula in Taipei
As the World Health Assembly (WHA) convenes this week in Geneva, Taiwan is renewing its appeal to be included in the...
Australian Foreign minister to blitz key Pacific Island states
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong will blitz three key Pacific Island nations in her first standalone trip after Labor's landslide re-election.
The foreign minister will...
Former Cook Islands Deputy PM calls on NZ to reclaim control over health and...
A former deputy Prime Minister of the Cook Islands is calling for the nation to reconsider rejoining New Zealand.
Prominent lawyer Norman George argues that...
U.S lawmakers renew call for increased engagement with Pacific island region amid Trump’s retreat...
A proposal to boost Washington’s diplomatic relations with Pacific island nations received a new push in the U.S Congress amid President Donald Trump’s erratic...
Coast Guard pulled National Security Cutter from planned Pacific Patrol to support border surge
To help it meet President Trump’s directive for the U.S government to achieve operational control of the southern border, the acting Coast Guard Commandant...
PNG Opposition MP Bird slams media crackdown
Papua New Guinea Opposition MP and East Sepik Governor, Allan Bird has issued a scathing rebuke of recent actions taken by government-linked entities against...
PNG PM must look deeper at alarming suppression, sackings of journalists, says Pacific media...
Pacific Article 19 watchdog, the Pacific Freedom Forum (PFF) has welcomed the call from Papua New Guinea PM James Marape for more information and...
Vanuatu builds momentum ahead of United Nations climate negotiations
Government officials from across Vanuatu have taken a critical step to prepare for the 62nd session of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate...
Australia commits $24.75m to SPREP
The Government of Australia has bolstered their commitment to the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) with an additional AUD$24.75 million (US$15.85...
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Free trade agreements with Pacific island nations proposed to protect regional posture
U.S Rep Ed Case has proposed a presidential initiative to negotiate free trade agreements with Pacific Island countries and extend duty-free treatment to certain...
Taiwan boosts support as Palau prepares to host Pacific Islands Forum
Taiwan is helping Palau prepare to host next year's Pacific Islands Forum, Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said on Saturday.
Lin, who was on a trip...
When the room says No but the Ocean says Now why Vanuatu chose a...
Op Ed by Lagi Toribau, Technical Advisor & Lead Negotiator for Vanuatu on Deep-Sea Ecosystems
When I arrived in Nairobi for UNEA-7, I carried with...