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On a significant event of World Ocean Day on 08 June, the Pacific Ocean Commissioner, Dr Filimon Manoni joined voices worldwide to honour the ocean's vitality and underscore its crucial role in the lives of Pacific peoples and the global community. “Since its inception in 1992, this day has grown in significance, and thirty-two years later, its momentum continues to...

UN World Oceans Day, celebrated on Friday at UN Headquarters in New York, focused on “opening minds, igniting senses, and inspiring possibilities” to protect marine life worldwide. A powerful video was shown echoing the theme, awaken new depths, warning of immediate protection needs and cautioning that there is no time for an “out of sight out of mind” sense of...

The Pacific is one step closer to protecting the cultural heritage, quality, intellectual property, and economic benefits of Pacific kava. Pacific Kava producing countries have agreed on the Implementation Plan for the Regional Kava Development Strategy, part of a collective approach to kava protection and working as one Blue Pacific to address economic issues. “I need not emphasise the role kava...

Following two days of discussions on emerging issues and proposed action, regional leaders from Guam, the Federated States of Micronesia(FSM), the Republic of Palau, the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), the Republic of Nauru, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the FSM states Chuuk, Kosrae, Pohnpei, and Yap gathered on Wednesday evening to sign the 26th...

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has emphasised that PNG’s bid for a team in the Australian National Rugby League (NRL) must be based on merit and supported by the PNG corporate sector to ensure the team’s long-term sustainability. He also talked about economic benefits of a PNG team in the NRL competition. Marape addressed any misunderstandings regarding PNG’s NRL...

The 2024 Super Rugby Pacific Semi-Final fixtures have been confirmed, with the Hurricanes and Blues earning precious home ground advantage next weekend. With a spot in the Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final up for grabs, the Semi-Finals kick off on Friday 14 June with the Blues welcoming the ACT Brumbies to Eden Park (5.05PM AEST). The action continues on Saturday 15...

Today, we join the rest of our Blue Planet in celebrating the vitality of our ocean on World Ocean Day. Since its inception in 1992, this day has grown in significance, and thirty-two years later, its momentum continues to increase. This is a moment to pause and reflect on why the ocean is so crucial to us in the Pacific...

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has extended the deadline for states and organisations to submit written comments on climate obligations and responsibilities under international law. ICJ President, Nawaf Salam allowed United Nations member states and organisations two months, until 15 August 2024 to submit written comments on the other written statements to the ICJ Secretariat in The Hague. This decision...

Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka is very supportive of New Zealand considering joining the Aukus security pact, saying his nation would likely benefit from it. His comments, which set him apart from some other Pacific leaders, come as Prime Minister Christopher Luxon stresses no decision has been made as to whether New Zealand joins the pact’s second tier that includes...

In a quiet corner of the world, where the land meets the sea in a delicate embrace, a battle is being fought to save one of nature's most vital ecosystems. On 22 May 2024, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) released a sobering report, revealing that half of the world’s mangrove forests are at risk of collapse. This pioneering...