Pacific countries set to sign onto new international integrity commitments
Pacific countries have the opportunity to bring their strong regional commitments on anti-corruption to this week’s United Nations Special Session of the General Assembly...
We won’t allow corruption to continue unchecked: UN Assembly president
The effects of corruption are “detrimental to all of society”, the President of the UN General Assembly said on Wednesday during the first day...
United Nations General Assembly holds special session against corruption
The United Nations General Assembly Special Session against corruption began at the UN headquarters in New York today with strong calls for the redoubling...
Sustainable Waste Actions to make a difference in our Pacific
Solutions for sustainable waste actions in used oil management, marine debris and disaster wastes will be in place across the Pacific islands through a...
OPINION: Focus on reducing barriers to private sector success, Cook Islands PM says
A recession is not the time to cut government spending, it is a time when government is expected to front up and stimulate the...
Pandemic shocks: Fiji Reserve Bank
The recent pandemic shock will further affect fiscal revenue collections and increase expenditure commitments of the Government, forecasts the Reserve Bank of Fiji.
In its...
China Navigation comes out in favour of Marshall Islands’ carbon tax proposal, readies first sail-assisted newbuild
China Navigation is to sign for a revolutionary sail-assisted newbuild this month as part of a package of green measures announced today.
The Swire subsidiary...
Simply no scenario’ where humanity can survive on an ocean-free planet
The world must harness “clear, transformative and actionable solutions” to address the ocean crisis, the President of the UN General Assembly said on Tuesday,...
Unprecedented for government to walk out from parliament: Vanuatu Opposition leader
It was the first time for the government to boycott itself from parliament Tuesday morning, said Vanuatu Leader of Opposition, Ralph Regenvanu.
“We have never...
Vanuatu launches its COVID- 19 vaccination rollout
-Today marks a historic moment for Vanuatu as the Ministry of Health launches its COVID-19 vaccination rollout.
With the long-awaited and planned for COVID-19 vaccines...
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“Australia is a reliable partner” – Foreign Minister Wong pledges support to Pacific amid...
Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Australia will stand with the Pacific through the fuel crisis, warning the disruption to global energy supply is hitting...
Solomon Islands PM Manele calls parliament for Thursday to face no confidence motion
The Solomon Islands parliament will convene on Thursday, 07 May, to consider a motion of no confidence in Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele.
Parliament House has...
Pacific Island Parties Confirm Distribution of the second US$60 Million (2025 Payment) and U.S...
The Eighteenth Special Meeting of the Pacific Island Parties (SPIP18) convened in Wellington on Monday 4th May, marking the start of pre-official’s discussions ahead...