Restoration call for area ‘the size of China’ to protect falling biodiversity and food insecurity
An area of land roughly the size of China needs restoring if the planet’s biodiversity and the communities who rely on it are to...
UN states seek more teeth and sting in the corruption fight
By Samisoni Pareti
Ensuring general elections are transparent, free and fair and that the independence of the judiciary are upheld are among key features...
UN hails new anti-corruption network, as ‘important step’ to build trust, promote justice
With factors contributing to transnational corruption becoming increasingly complex, the UN launched an initiative on Thursday to “empower all countries” to find practical solutions...
Negotiations underway between Samoa political leaders HRPP, FAST
Samoa's outgoing prime minister and prime minister-elect met on Thursday afternoon as part of secretly-held negotiations about the transition to a new national government.
However,...
“Ex-Prime Minister has no status”: former Samoa AG Taulapapa
The caretaker Prime Minister, Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi should step down now because he "has no status", says Samoa's former Attorney General Taulapapa Brenda Heather-Latu.
The...
Fiji Parliament passes laws against COVID-19 breaches, 28 new cases reported
Fijians who continue to flout certain advisories and are not adhering to the COVID-19 measures will now be issued on the spot fines.
The Public...
USP Council Ethics committee to look at leadership allegations
The University of the South Pacific (USP) Council has agreed that allegations levelled against Pro-Chancellor Winston Thompson and the Chair of the Audit and...
Australia, Fiji and New Zealand to feature at PacificAus Sports Oceania Rugby Sevens
Townsville will host the newly developed PacificAus Sports Oceania Sevens on 25-27 June, boosting team preparations ahead of the Tokyo Olympics.
The event brings world-class...
FIFA President reinforces commitment to good governance at UN General Assembly
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has reinforced the importance of protecting the integrity of sport, while speaking at a special United Nations General Assembly event,...
ONOC Digest – 50 Days to Go to the Tokyo Games
Aussie Spirit depart for Japan ahead of Tokyo 2020 (Australian Olympic Team)
Based in Ota City, Gunma Province, the squad of 23 are the first...
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Global warming will breach 1.5°C – but deep, fast cuts can still bring it...
With global temperature rise set to exceed 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, countries “must pull out all the stops” and urgently cut emissions to minimize...
UN agencies appeal for help to protect weakest from unprecedented El Niño
Two UN agencies issued a powerful appeal on Wednesday for immediate assistance to help communities already being impacted by the strongest El Niño weather...
Australia supports establishment of Renewable Energy Commissioner for the Pacific
A Pacific-led initiative to establish a Renewable Energy Commissioner (REC) for the Pacific has received support from Australia.
The initiative is designed to strengthen energy...