Climate finance remains an essential priority for PSIDS
Pacific Small Islands Developing States (PSIDS) continue to face capacity and resource challenges in accessing global climate funds.
Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat Climate Change Finance...
Solomon Islands Opposition against proposed extension of Parliament
Solomon Islands Opposition is concerned with the ruling Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement’s (DCGA’s) continual push to extend Parliament from four to five years.
Opposition...
Tongan PM positive for COVID-19
Tongan Prime Minister Siaosi Sovaleni has tested positive for COVID19 and will be home isolated with members of his immediate family for the mandatory...
Micronesian maritime security enhanced
The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) has received the first of two Guardian-class Patrol Boats, delivered through the Pacific Maritime Security Programme, at a...
Cook Islands ease travel restrictions
Regulations in the Cook Islands are softening, with Prime Minister Mark Brown announcing major changes surrounding travel to the nation.
The changes are in response...
The UN High Seas Treaty could be the Oceans’ last hope
By Rosie Julin
United Nations member states have tried for years to reach a global agreement that would protect marine life on the high...
Fijiana Drua defy Reds to win second straight game in Buildcorp Super W
The Fijiana Drua have backed up their Super W debut with another impressive win, overcoming the Queensland Reds 27-12 at Suncorp Stadium.
The newcomers thumped...
Reds hold off fast finishing Fijian Drua at Suncorp Stadium
-The Queensland Reds have avoided one of the great Super Rugby boilovers, surviving an incredible Fijian Drua comeback to win 33-28.
The Reds led 28-9...
Solomon Islands Government confident of holding Pacific Games despite COVID-19
The Government of the Solomon Islands said it is confident that it can deliver the 2023 Pacific Games on time, despite the challenges that...
Pacific countries lament threat of catastrophic weather events, amplify call for urgent actions
The findings of the latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) point to a “bleak future” for the Pacific, where people...
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A Blue Pacific on fire on the road to COP31
By Dr Satyendra Prasad
I join so many others in extending my warmest congratulations to the Fiji and Tuvalu Governments for their Herculian effort...
New Zealand scores poorly on health protection in climate plans, Timor-Leste among top performers
New Zealand has scored among the lowest countries globally for integrating public health into its climate plan, while Timor-Leste ranks among the top five...
SPC climate programme records US$129.9 million in new funding approvals
The Pacific Community (SPC) secured US$129.9 million in new climate finance approvals in 2025, as its Climate Change Flagship expanded support for Pacific Island...