What’s behind Kiribati’s move to open marine reserve to fishing?
By Richard Herr
The Pacific Islands Forum states have made a bold claim to be the authentic custodians of the Pacific Ocean’s marine resources...
New funding for improving access to blue climate finance
The Commonwealth Secretariat is announcing the appointment of a consortium of experts to advise on ocean-climate finance.
Generously supported by the United Kingdom, the appointment...
Election will go ahead: PNG PM
The 2022 general election in Papua New Guinea will go ahead as scheduled, starting with a issuing of writs on 28 April, says Prime...
Swire Shipping is Fiji Drua major sponsor
The Fijian Drua has unveiled its major sponsor for the Super Rugby Pacific.
Swire Shipping has boarded the Drua as the naming rights sponsor following...
Fiji winger Eroni Sau issued five -match suspension for red card vs Wales
Fijian winger Eroni Sau was suspended for five matches for his red card against Wales in Cardiff.
Sau was sent off Sunday for striking the...
Tonga’s election is today, but thousands of citizens in Australia can’t vote
Tonga heads to the polls today for its general election, but citizens living abroad, including in Australia, won't be casting their vote.
From a small...
Tongan voters focused on worsening drug crisis and corruption concerns as nation heads to the ballot box today
While climate change and COVID-19 have dominated the news cycle, Tonga's battle with corruption and drug use are also front of mind for the...
Polls in Tonga open for 2021 election, Lord Fusitu’a vacate seat
About 60,000 Tongan voters are able to vote in a new government today.
They will be electing 17 People's Representatives for the 26-member legislature.
The 33...
One-third of people in Pacific paid a bribe in the last year, says corruption report
Survey of more than 6,000 people by Transparency International is the most comprehensive look at corruption in the Pacific region to date
One in three...
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Wong backs Pacific-led regional security talks, says Forum will shape region’s future
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has backed discussions on a Pacific-wide security framework, saying regional security should be driven by Pacific nations as Forum...
Pacific ministers to debate China missile statemen as diplomats meet in Fiji
Pacific Island foreign ministers are expected to debate on Friday whether to issue a joint statement on China’s July missile launch, with New Zealand...
Nuclear justice, climate resilience top Marshall Islands president’s parliamentary agenda
Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine called for stronger national security, climate adaptation and public-sector reform as parliament resumed, warning that geopolitical tensions, extreme weather...