Lawmakers spearhead effort to formally apologise for U.S nuclear legacy in the Marshall Islands
U.S Congresswoman Katie Porter (D-CA), along with Senators Mazie Hirono (D-HI) and Ed Markey (D-MA), Wednesday introduced a resolution recognising the legacy of U.S...
The evidence is ‘painfully clear’: Forum Secretary General Puna
The Pacific Islands Forum has warned climate change challenges are now direr and urgent than ever before, confirming the findings of the recently released...
UN adopts historic resolution aimed at ending plastic pollution
For the first time, the international community has agreed on a framework to curb the world’s growing plastic problem.
A resolution adopted Wednesday by the...
UN Assembly votes to demand that Russia stop war in Ukraine, Palau’s UN rep speaks out
From a tiny Pacific island nation to Europe’s economic powerhouse, country after country lashed out Tuesday at Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and urged support...
Samoa stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine, condemns Russia’s invasion
Samoa has voted in support of Ukraine in the 11th Emergency session of the UN General Assembly Wednesday.
Samoa’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations,...
Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police executive leaders team held the first of its biannual meetings
The Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police (PICP) Executive Leaders Team held the first of its biannual meetings Wednesday.
PICP Chair and Fiji’s Commissioner of Police...
Pacific meatworkers allege exploitation in Australia
For many Pacific islanders the chance to work in Australia as a fruit picker or a meat worker is the opportunity of a lifetime.
But...
“Our ocean is not a nuclear dumpster” – USP students call for a nuclear free Pacific
By Nic Maclellan
Hundreds of students at the University of the South Pacific in Suva rallied to remember nuclear survivors around the region on...
While Australia fights for coal, the Pacific fights for its survival
Opinion by Anote Tong
We in the Pacific have been raising the alarm about the impacts of climate change for decades, but the latest...
Moana Pasifika team to face Crusaders revealed
Coach Aaron Mauger has blended international experience with raw talent in the Moana Pasifika team that will make history when it meets the Crusaders...
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Pacific solidarity remains our greatest strength and most effective tool for influencing outcomes at the upcoming 31st Conference of the Parties to the UN...
Pacific voices help shape global climate agenda ahead of COP31
A major climate forum will help shape Pacific nation priorities for the pre-COP31 meeting and global climate negotiations.
Pacific climate priorities are the focus at...
Samoa remains open to foreign investment but faces infrastructure, land and labour constraints
Samoa remains generally open to foreign investment, but its small economy, infrastructure bottlenecks, land ownership rules and labour shortages continue to constrain the country’s...