The big picture for our big Ocean states in 2022- thoughts from the Blue Pacific
The commentary below takes its cue from remarks led by Forum Secretary General Henry Puna, at the Ministerial Forum for Cooperation in the Indo...
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...
Fijian Drua hope to so show swift improvement in Super Rugby
After having their first taste of Super Rugby last weekend, the Fijian Drua are aiming to show they’re quick learners when they meet the...
‘I’ve had a long journey’: Feauai-Sautia excited by Super Rugby return after ‘rebuild’
Brumbies centre Chris Feauai-Sautia is overjoyed at the prospect of returning to Super Rugby Pacific.
Feauai-Sautia makes his return from the bench as the Brumbies...
Palau Climate Champion calls for resource, capacity support for SIDS on Article 6
The high level political champion flying the flag for Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and its outcomes from COP26 says there is still...
COP26 Outcomes have left RMI amongst countries on ‘knife-edge’, says Climate Champion Bilimon
The Pacific Political Champion for Climate Ambition Bruce Bilimon, has told the UK-Pacific Climate Dialogue this week the COP26 Glasgow Outcomes, especially in the...
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...
Omicron BA.2 confirmed in Tonga, one death reported
Only 467 people eligible to be vaccinated are left to get their first dose as the government continues to roll out vaccination for COVID-19.
Prime...
Vanuatu government launches inquiry into labour schemes after testimony from workers in Australia
The Vanuatu government has launched an inquiry into the country’s labour mobility programmes, including the seasonal worker programme in Australia, citing concerns around safety.
The...
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OACPS must adapt to global challenges, Secretary General says
The Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) must strengthen its institutions, improve coordination and focus on implementation as it responds to growing...
Tonga PM calls for Climate adaptation investment, says resilience is Pacific’s top security challenge
Tonga Prime Minister Lord Fatafehi Fakafanua has called for greater investment in climate adaptation, saying Pacific Island countries face their biggest security challenge from...
Not all bad news: SPREP highlights potential benefits of El Niño for some Pacific...
While El Niño is often associated with drought and extreme prolonged dry conditions for the western Pacific and wetter than normal conditions in the...