Loss and damage fund for vulnerable nations ‘close to US$400 million’
The loss and damage fund available to help countries vulnerable to climate change is now “close to US$400 million” — still half of the...
Tuvalu PM hails Taiwan’s democracy and partnership at National Day celebration
Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo has praised Taiwan’s innovation, compassion, and democratic spirit, saying they continue to inspire the world.
“May Taiwan’s innovation, compassion,...
Publisher and Editor of Matangi Tonga Pesi Fonua dies
Respected Pacific Islands journalist and publisher of Matangi Tonga Online, Pesi Siale Fonua, has died at the age of 78.
He passed away...
Fotofili secures noble seat before Tonga general election, 71 candidates registered
The Tongan general election has formally begun with Fotofili confirmed as the sole noble candidate.
Prince Kalaniuvalu Fotofili was declared the Noble Representative for...
Nauruans reject proposal to extend Parliamentary term to four years
Nauruans have voted against a proposal to extend the parliamentary term from three years to four.
In a national referendum held alongside the...
Tuvalu calls for urgent Maritime Climate Action: Kofe
Tuvalu’s Minister for Transport, Energy, Communications and Innovation, Simon Kofe, has delivered a blunt message ahead of the Extraordinary Session of the International Maritime...
Marshalls Islands AG seeks to invalidate land law undermining climate action
The attorney general of the Marshall Islands is asking the country’s High Court to invalidate an 18-year-old law that he and Nitijela (parliament) members...
‘No room for pessimism, there is only hope, perseverance and persistence’: Palau Climate Change Coordinator
Pacific countries are determined to ensure their voice and priorities are amplified at the upcoming Thirtieth Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework...
Tonga preparing for CRGA55 and 14th Conference of the Pacific Community
The Tongan Government is currently preparing to host some of the high-level officials and ministers from member countries of the Pacific Community - SPC.
The...
Pacific must lead global Tuna governance, says SINU Vice-Chancellor Aqorau
Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Vice-Chancellor Professor Transform Aqorau says Pacific Island States must continue to assert leadership in the global governance of tuna...
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Lopsided deal: Legal analysis raises concerns over Tonga’s deep-sea mining agreement
When Pacific leaders gather to discuss the future of deep-sea mining, the conversation often centres on economic opportunity. For Tonga, that promise has come...
China-U.S competition for rare earths sparks plan to mine Pacific seabed near Guam
A U.S plan to potentially mine an area of Pacific seabed roughly the size of Nevada near two U.S territories is the latest example...
Chaotic scenes as French parliament delays New Caledonia debate
By Nic Maclellan
In a chaotic, fast moving situation in Paris, the French government has delayed a scheduled parliamentary debate on New Caledonia for another...