Transparency Solomon Islands welcomes move to defer Forum dialogue
As the country approaches the dates when it will host the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meeting, Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) has welcomed the...
New U.S sanctions ‘a flagrant attack’ on judicial independence: ICC
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has strongly rejected new sanctions announced by the United States on Wednesday against four more of its personnel in...
Our resolve strengthened despite Plastic treaty setback: AOSIS
The Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) has expressed deep concern and disappointment that the plastics treaty negotiations have failed to deliver the binding...
Pacific nations make passionate plea amid climate fears
Pacific leaders have made a passionate plea for help as climate change threatens some of the world’s smallest nations.
Countries on the climate crisis...
Solomon Islands ready to welcome Pacific Leaders for PIF: Beck
Co-Chair of the National Organising Committee, Colin Beck says Solomon Islands is entering a “historic chapter” as it prepares to welcome regional leaders for...
Pacific SIDS push for funding access in High-Seas Biodiversity Treaty talks
Pacific small island developing States have called for clear funding guarantees to ensure their full participation in the new high-seas biodiversity treaty.
Speaking on...
Fiji’s Nazhat Shameem Khan sanctioned by U.S over ICC role in Israel investigations
Fijian international jurist and Deputy Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Nazhat Shameem Khan, has been sanctioned by the United States government, alongside...
Australia stays committed to co-hosting COP31 with Pacific nations
Australia said it will continue advocating with Pacific nations to secure co-hosting rights the COP31 climate summit, at the same time announced the appointment...
Proposed amendment approaches by State and NFP undermine constitutional integrity, Amicus Curiae Butler submits
Constitutional expert and amicus curiae Andrew Butler has cautioned the Supreme Court Wednesday against adopting proposed interpretations of Fiji’s 2013 Constitution that would dilute...
UN experts of the Committee on the rights of persons with disabilities commend Kiribati’s disability policy framework
The UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Tuesday concluded its consideration of the initial report of Kiribati on its implementation of...
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Samoa deputy PM loses seat after Court finds corrupt practices
The Samoa Electoral Court has today ruled that deputy Prime Minister and Member of Parliament for Falealili I, Toelupe Maoiautele Pou Onesemo, is guilty...
Western Pacific governments urged to speed up action to end TB in the region
The World Health Organisation (WHO) urged governments in the Western Pacific region to accelerate country-led action to transform tuberculosis care, decentralize services and scale...
Commonwealth SG warns global debt crisis threatens ‘survival’ of Small States
The Secretary-General of the Commonwealth Shirley Botchwey has warned that rising global debt is threatening development, sovereignty and survival for many countries, particularly small...