Tuvalu PM hails Taiwan’s democracy and partnership at National Day celebration
Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo has praised Taiwan’s innovation, compassion, and democratic spirit, saying they continue to inspire the world.
“May Taiwan’s innovation, compassion,...
Publisher and Editor of Matangi Tonga Pesi Fonua dies
Respected Pacific Islands journalist and publisher of Matangi Tonga Online, Pesi Siale Fonua, has died at the age of 78.
He passed away...
Fotofili secures noble seat before Tonga general election, 71 candidates registered
The Tongan general election has formally begun with Fotofili confirmed as the sole noble candidate.
Prince Kalaniuvalu Fotofili was declared the Noble Representative for...
Nauruans reject proposal to extend Parliamentary term to four years
Nauruans have voted against a proposal to extend the parliamentary term from three years to four.
In a national referendum held alongside the...
Tuvalu calls for urgent Maritime Climate Action: Kofe
Tuvalu’s Minister for Transport, Energy, Communications and Innovation, Simon Kofe, has delivered a blunt message ahead of the Extraordinary Session of the International Maritime...
Marshalls Islands AG seeks to invalidate land law undermining climate action
The attorney general of the Marshall Islands is asking the country’s High Court to invalidate an 18-year-old law that he and Nitijela (parliament) members...
‘No room for pessimism, there is only hope, perseverance and persistence’: Palau Climate Change Coordinator
Pacific countries are determined to ensure their voice and priorities are amplified at the upcoming Thirtieth Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework...
Tonga preparing for CRGA55 and 14th Conference of the Pacific Community
The Tongan Government is currently preparing to host some of the high-level officials and ministers from member countries of the Pacific Community - SPC.
The...
Pacific must lead global Tuna governance, says SINU Vice-Chancellor Aqorau
Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Vice-Chancellor Professor Transform Aqorau says Pacific Island States must continue to assert leadership in the global governance of tuna...
NZ discriminatory migration system fails climate-affected Pacific People: report
Authorities in Aotearoa New Zealand are subjecting people in the Pacific islands of Tuvalu and Kiribati at risk of climate related harm to discriminatory...
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Vanuatu seeks faster access to climate funds as needs outpace delivery
Climate funding commitments grow but remain difficult to unlock at the pace Pacific island communities need, according to regional officials and development partners.
Despite more...
Bougainville MP challenges PNG lawmakers to ‘have some guts’ on independence vote
A prominent Bougainvillean MP believes Papua New Guinea's parliament will back the autonomous region's drive for independence.
Francesca Semoso, one of four Bougainvillean MPs in...
Amnesty International demands answers over Vakarisi death in military custody
Amnesty International has raised serious concerns over the death of Jone Vakarisi in military custody, saying official accounts have been inconsistent and calling for...