Australia sees gains in contest with China for Pacific’s ‘great game’
Australia’s “permanent contest” with China for influence in the Pacific region, a challenge compared to the 19th century’s Great Game, has made progress over...
Green Climate Fund Board reappoints Duarte as Executive Director for second term
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board has unanimously reappointed Executive Director Mafalda Duarte for a second four-year term, endorsing her reform agenda as the...
Pacific fisheries officials prepare united tuna management position ahead of WCPFC meeting
Pacific fisheries officials have advanced regional proposals on tuna allocation, bigeye tuna management and fisheries compliance ahead of next month's Western and Central Pacific...
U.S warns Pacific facing growing threat from drug cartels
The United States has warned that drug cartels and narcoterrorist groups are expanding their reach into the Pacific, urging greater regional attention and stronger...
Pacific demands justice for nuclear test survivors
Pacific nations have been urged to unite in demanding justice, compensation and support for communities affected by decades of nuclear weapons testing.
Fiji’s Minister for...
Pacific civil society calls for suspension of Israel’s Forum partnership
A coalition of Pacific civil society organisations is calling on Pacific Islands Forum leaders to suspend engagement with Israel, arguing that the partnership undermines...
Ukraine gains sectoral partner status in Pacific Islands Forum
Ukraine has been granted sectoral partner status in the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), opening a new channel for cooperation with Pacific countries on food...
GCF financing tops USD$3 billion for consecutive record year as reforms continue to deliver
The 46th Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board meeting has approved 21 projects, accredited 16 new partners, and adopted policies to set the stage for...
Pacific pride on the line as Tonga 13 and Toa Sāmoa clash in Sunday Sydney blockbuster
A sold-out CommBank Stadium in Parramatta is providing the stage on Sunday for what’s being described as the most anticipated clash of the Rugby...
Navale emerges from pain eyeing ultimate Bati statement
Defying the odds comes naturally for Caleb Navale, so he holds no fear as his Bati brothers prepare to shake up the World Cup...
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El Niño’s $11 trillion price tag, ‘Exceptional’ extreme temperatures to continue into next year,...
The El Niño extreme weather pattern could cost the global economy up to US$11 trillion and seriously impact food security, said the UN agency...
COP31 Pacific home, the Moana Blue Pacific Pavilion launched in Antalya
The Pacific has opened its home at the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31), with the official launch of the Moana Blue Pacific...
An Outer-Island Budget Promise Must Survive the Boat Journey
By Douglas Vandergraph
A government announcement made in South Tarawa may sound complete when the words leave a microphone. For a family on an outer...