Pacific climate hub shutters due to lapse in federal funding
After waiting months for U.S federal funding to materialise, the Pacific Islands Climate Adaptation Science Centre had to officially close its doors last week....
‘There wasn’t a negotiation’ – NZ PM on Manawanui payment
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has defended his government’s payment after the sinking of HMNZS Manawanui, but a Sāmoan community leader says the...
Tuvalu launches first premium skincare brand ‘Fenua Ola’ made in Funafuti
Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo and Minister for Natural Resources and Development Saaga Talu Teafa have launched Tuvalu’s first premium skincare brand, Fenua Ola,...
Another Paris earthquake sends tsunamis to the Pacific
By Nic Maclellan
Across the Pacific islands, people know that earthquakes can trigger tsunamis that travel across vast distances.
The latest earthquake in Paris...
On Road to Belem, Pacific countries raise their voice on 1.5 to stay Alive
Pacific countries at the forefront of the climate crisis, described as a “ticking time bomb”, have vowed that their One Pacific Voice on keeping...
Solomon Islands PM ready to face motion of no confidence against his leadership
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele says he is prepared to face any upcoming motion of no confidence against his leadership.
This follows reports...
WHO steps up fight against tobacco use in Western Pacific
Governments in the Western Pacific have made progress in advancing their tobacco control laws and expanding smoke-free environments.
The sale of e-cigarettes, for example,...
Experts warn biofuels not a long-term solution for shipping
Experts advising Pacific states at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) warn that biofuels are not a long-term solution for decarbonising shipping, highlighting threats to...
Palestine and the Pacific
Why have island nations been so prominent among supporters of Israel?
By Nic Maclellan
Standing beside Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on 17 September, Fijian prime...
Australia brushes off China treaty concerns
Australia’s Defence Minister Richard Marles has hosed down concerns that Papua New Guinea would sit out a potential conflict between Australia and China despite...
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Solomon Islands Court of Appeal stalls move to oust PM Manele over constitutional concerns
The Solomon Islands Court of Appeal has issued a judgement revealing it stalled moves to oust Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele due to “serious questions...
Fiji’s National Referendum Bill: what it says, what it restricts, and why it matters
A plain-language breakdown of Bill No. 46 of 2025 — the legislation that will govern how Fijians vote on constitutional change, and why civil...
Tuvaluans get second shot at Australia visa under Falepili pathway
The Governments of Australia and Tuvalu have announced the reopening of the Falepili Mobility Pathway visa ballot, offering Tuvaluans another chance to live and...