Tuvalu’s ‘underwater’ COP26 speech caught everyone by surprise, even the country’s PM
The 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) address delivered by the foreign minister of Tuvalu, Simon Kofe, went viral. But his creative thinking...
South Korea, Pacific islands hold FM talks
Foreign ministers from South Korea and 14 Pacific island countries held virtual talks on Tuesday during which they agreed to hold a summit of...
‘We are not in the mood for campaigning’: Covid threatens to derail independence vote in New Caledonia
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Pacific delegates condemn ‘monumental failure’ that leaves islands in peril
Representatives particularly disappointed by softened language on coal and a lack of funding to pay for loss and damages
Pacific representatives and negotiators have condemned...
Pacific dismay over India and China’s move to water down COP26 deal
Tuvalu's climate minister has hit out at a last minute move to water down a new climate deal that 197 countries signed off on...
Government of Kiribati lifts closure of Phoenix Islands Protected Area
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Pacific Island leaders vow to ‘phase up’ climate diplomacy after COP26
Pacific Island leaders said they would "phase up" climate diplomacy to push for follow through on the COP26 deal to limit global warming to...
Fiji’s Unaisi Vuniwaqa appointed new UN Assistant Secretary-General for Safety and Security
Senior Fijian Police woman and former UNMISS Police Commissioner, Unaisi Vuniwaqa has been appointed United Nations Assistant Secretary General for Safety and Security.
The appointment...
Super Rugby Pacific 2022 draw unveiled
Super Rugby Pacific will kick off at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland where competition new-comers Moana Pasifika will fittingly host the inaugural match of...
Flying Fijians go down fighting
It was a great effort displayed by the Vodafone Flying Fijians despite going down 38-23 against Wales in their second Northern Tour test match...
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Pacific group urges public submissions on U.S-backed deep-sea exploration proposal
A proposal to explore for deep-sea minerals in international waters between Kiribati, the Cook Islands and French Polynesia is open for public comment until...
Congregational Christian Church of American Samoa passes resolution opposing deep-sea mining
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U.S rejects sovereignty fears over Solomons Shiprider deal
The United States has insisted its newly signed Shiprider Agreement with Solomon Islands is designed to strengthen, not undermine, the country’s sovereignty.
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