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...
Cash transfers prove ‘life-saving’ during COVID crisis in Fiji
An innovative Save the Children digital cash programme helped vulnerable families in Fiji to manage the devastating impacts of COVID-19, a new report shows.
The...
Dislocation and disruption: climate change in the Indo-Pacific in 2035
By Robert Glasser
The impacts of climate change on the Indo-Pacific, already the most exposed region in the world to climate hazards and home to...
Fijian Drua names team against Brumbies
Fijian Drua head coach Mick Byrne continues to introduce new Fijians into the Super Rugby Pacific competition by making some changes in the team...
Fiji Drua adapt to Super slow-down tactics
Mick Byrne will take the slow-down tactics as a compliment and expects a more composed Fijian Drua side to test the Brumbies now their...
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Survey supports a better deal for Pacific workers
Employment conditions for thousands of Pacific workers in Australia should be improved, a new poll has revealed.
An Australia Institute poll of more than 2000...
Deputy PM Kamikamica dismisses leadership speculation after Fiji Cabinet return
On his first day back in Cabinet, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Industries, Commerce, Business Development and Public Enterprises Manoa Kamikamica dismissed speculation...
Forum Strategic Plan sets six priorities to drive 2050 Blue Pacific Vision
The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) has adopted a new five-year Strategic Plan that sets six strategic goals to strengthen regional political solidarity, security, economic...