Commonwealth statement on the attempted deportation and arbitrary detention of High Court Judge David Lambourne
The Commonwealth Magistrates’ and Judges’ Association (CMJA),Commonwealth Lawyers Association(CLA) and Commonwealth Legal Education Association(CLEA) are deeply concerned about the attempted deportation from Kiribati and...
Pacific needs climate security, not army bases: Vanuatu Finance Minister Koanapo
The Pacific region needs human climate security, not submarines, warships or army bases, said Vanuatu Minister of Finance, Johnny Koanapo.
While lives and livelihoods are...
Vanuatu snap election will require VT100 million budget
The cost of a snap election, similar to a Vanuatu general election is over VT100 million (approximately over US$860,000).
Chairman of the Electoral Commission, Edward...
Strong support for Pacific 2050 at FEMM 2022 development partner roundtable
Forum Economic Ministers have met with regional development partners in Vanuatu to call for greater financing and partnership to implement the 2050 Strategy for...
Australia reaffirms support in addressing plastic pollution in the Pacific
The Pacific has a friend in Australia when it comes to addressing plastic pollution.
That was the message delivered at the opening of the Pacific...
‘Don’t dissolve Parliament’: Vanuatu Opposition
The 27 Members of Parliament (MPs) who are signatories to both a request for Parliament to meet in extraordinary session and a motion of...
“We will be there” Loughman to face no confidence vote on Friday: Vanuatu PM
The Vanuatu prime minister Bob Loughman has confirmed he will attend the next sitting of an extra-ordinary parliament session on Friday to face a...
European Union working to increase economic, security ties in Pacific
The European Union is working to boost its presence in the Pacific through economic ties and new security commitments as geostrategic competition in the...
Kiribati Government withdraws appeal against David Lambourne
The Kiribati Government has withdrawn its appeal case against the judicial biased judgement of then Chief Justice Hastings in relation to the life-term appointment...
Understanding tools for Protected Area Management Effectiveness in the Pacific
The goal to effectively manage protected and conserved areas in the Pacific has taken an important step forward with the soft launch of the...
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Commonwealth leaders commit to climate finance, trade and Pacific resilience
Commonwealth leaders have committed to strengthening climate finance, protecting Pacific maritime boundaries and expanding trade and investment, as they called for urgent action to...
Vanuatu no confidence in motion
The Vanuatu government led by Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat maintains that it continues to command majority support in Parliament despite a motion of...
U.S Midterm results put Pacific military and seabed plans under fresh scrutiny – experts
The midterm elections in the United States could bring closer scrutiny of Washington’s growing military footprint and push to secure seabed minerals across the...