United Nations set to decide climate claims by Torres Strait Islanders against Australia
As world leaders met in south-west England to discuss future climate change commitments, priest Stanley Marama didn’t need any reminding about the reality of...
Younger brother of Fiji’s PM Meleti Bainimarama dies
Fiji's Permanent Secretary for iTaukei Affairs, Meleti Bainimarama has passed away after a short illness.
This was confirmed in a statement Monday by the Public...
Kaiviti Silktails and Wolves battle it out in hard fought 24- all draw
The Kaiviti Silktails and the Windsor Wolves could not be separated in a nail-biting 24-all draw at Mascot Oval that featured on NSWRL TV.
The...
Devils made to fight against PNG Hunters with 38-22 win
Three new faces joined the Norths Devils as the team recorded another win, this time a 38-22 win over PNG Hunters at Bishop Park.
The...
Palau backs Japan’s effort to stage Tokyo Olympics
Palau is supporting Japan’s plan to proceed with hosting the Tokyo Olympics next month, despite calls to cancel the games.
President Surangel Whipps Jr told...
NZ 13 tonnes of shark fins exported overseas each year
New Zealand is exporting 13 tonnes of shark fins each year despite the practice being banned in the country's waters since 2014.
New figures obtained...
NZ PM Jacinda Ardern announces apology for dawn raids targeting Pasifika
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the government has agreed to make an official apology for the dawn raids targeting Pasifika people in...
200 infections mark critical point for Fiji’s Ministry of Health: Dr Fong
Fiji's Ministry of Health is working on greater contingency measures after the COVID-19 cases soared to 105 Sunday.
This is Fiji's biggest daily toll since...
Pacific islanders likely found Antarctica first: study
Polynesian seafarers likely reached Antarctica hundreds of years before the Western explorers usually credited with discovering the frozen continent, a new study has concluded.
New...
FSM President Panuelo congratulates new Israel PM Naftali Bennett
President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)David W Panuelo Monday sent a letter of congratulations to Naftali Bennett, the newly sworn-in Prime Minister...
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Pacific faces climate finance barriers as global action falls short
By Pita Ligaiula
Pacific Island countries remain vulnerable to the gap between global climate commitments and action on the ground, with new United Nations...
Use Melanesian framework as guide on the political future of Bougainville: Marat
Rabaul MP Dr Allan Marat says Papua New Guinea MPs need to be reminded of the Melanesian Framework in order to make good decisions...
SPC warns Pacific faces rising costs, climate risks and funding pressures
By Pita Ligaiula
The Pacific Community (SPC) has warned that rising fuel costs, climate change, natural disasters and constrained development financing are increasing pressure...