U.S lawmakers press White House on Compact talks
United States congressional leaders have ramped up pressure on the White House to elevate focus on negotiations over Compacts of Free Association with the...
British diplomat on climate: ‘This is existential’
The British High Commissioner to New Zealand says it's not her place to single out specific countries which need to do better on climate...
Kiribati’s attempts to keep stranded Australian judge out of the country ruled unconstitutional
A landmark judgment in the Pacific country of Kiribati has ruled the government’s actions in blocking an Australian, a judge on Kiribati’s high court,...
Some Pacific nations won’t reach target vaccination rates until 2026: Lowy Institute research
Slow vaccine take-up among Pacific nations will dramatically hamper regional COVID-19 recovery efforts with some countries not expected to reach high rates for another...
Fiji is slowly transitioning to normalcy
Fijian Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says Fiji remains on track to welcome back tourists in less than one week.
Speaking on Radio Fiji One’s –...
Cook Islands PM repeats calls for international recognition of climate
The Cook Islands Prime Minister is calling on the international finance community to recognise the debt small island states are taking on for climate...
No women elected in Tonga: time to change the story
By ‘Ofa-Ki-Levuka Guttenbeil-Likiliki
As in 2008, 2010 and 2014, none of the female candidates standing in Tonga’s 2021 general election were successful.
Out of a total...
Crunch time for rugby’s eligibility laws
The World Rugby Council will consider a proposal this week to change the sport's eligibility rules to make it easier for players to switch...
Flying Fijians held by a tough Georgian side in Spain
Vodafone Flying Fijians were held 15-all by a tough Georgian side in its final Northern tour test match in Madrid, Spain.
The Lelos made a...
‘Can’t keep them all’: Cleary resigned to Kikau’s pending exit
Panthers coach Ivan Cleary said Canterbury's big-money pursuit of Viliame Kikau made it difficult to keep the Fijian powerhouse beyond next season but he...
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Pacific Editors and News leaders Forum adopts Savusavu Loss and Damage Media Declaration
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