Solomon Islands to pilot a new model of reef-positive finance
As the world looks to COP30 in Belém to deliver ambitious breakthroughs for climate and nature, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the Global...
“We’re not lying down,” Tuvalu as PSIDS Chair, highlights Pacific leadership in climate action, ambition
Pacific island countries might be amongst the hardest hit by climate change impacts but Pacific communities are not lying down.
Tuvalu, one of the smallest...
Palau, as Chair of AOSIS, urges ‘COP of truth’ to act with urgency, solidarity
World leaders and delegates attending the ongoing 30th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), dubbed by the...
Hour for climate action is upon us, Solomon Islands at COP30
While heavy downpour belted the roof of the Hangar Convention Centre, Belem, with the sound of thunder roaring through the auditorium, Polycarp Paea, Minister...
‘We’re not giving up. I appeal to this process not to give up on us’ – Marshall Islands
In the Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI), and in most Pacific countries, it is customary that when a child is born, the umbilical cord...
Pacific leader seeks investment, Australia eyes defence
The Solomon Islands Prime minister and Forum Chair has made a concerted pitch for new trade and investment opportunities, as Australia looks to strengthen...
PINA Statement on the Government of Samoa’s Ban of the Samoa Observer
The Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) expresses deep concern over the Government of Samoa’s decision to ban the Samoa Observer, one of the country’s...
Fiji Media Association stands with Samoa Observer on Press Freedom
The Fiji Media Association (FMA) stands in strong support with the Samoa Observer newspaper, following the newspaper’s editorial titled “The PM’s wish and our...
Samoa tie with Belgium in thrilling decider to clinch RWC 2027 spot
On an incredible night at The Sevens Stadium in Dubai, Samoa dug deep to tie 13-13 with Belgium and book their 10th straight Rugby...
IRL World rankings updated ahead of RLWC26 draw release
Toa Samoa has leapfrogged Tonga into fourth place in the IRL World Rankings after reaching the final of the Pacific Cup, while Fetu Samoa...
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High risk of economic losses from Cook Islands nodule extraction and sales – new...
The economic potential of seabed polymetallic nodules in the Cook Islands has been overstated, according to a new independent study commissioned by Greenpeace International.
The...
Koea FM vows to strengthen cooperation with Pacific Islands in climate change, oceans
South Korea Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said Tuesday that Korea will strengthen cooperation with the Pacific Island countries (PICs) in areas of climate change,...
Albanese describes Australia’s relations with PNG as ‘equals and allies’
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has described the friendship between his country and Papua New Guinea as “mates, equals and allies”.
Speaking as the key...