Samoa Finance Minister urges Journalists to uphold truth and integrity: “Ethics is the spine of Journalism”
Samoa’s Minister of Finance, Mulipola Anarosa Ale Molioo, has called on journalists to uphold truth, ethics, and compassion in their reporting, saying the heart...
Pacific leaders to convene in Palau for 2nd Pacific Disaster Risk Management Ministers Meeting
Pacific Island countries and territories will gather in Palau from 4-5 November 2025, for the 2nd Pacific Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Ministers Meeting, as...
Invest in preparedness to save lives from future Tsunamis: UN SG Guterres
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called on the world to strengthen early warning systems and preparedness to protect coastal communities from deadly tsunamis.
In...
Fiji PM announces major realignment of ministerial portfolios
Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has announced a significant restructuring of government ministries, confirming the appointment of Esrom Immanuel as the new Minister for...
Expert says Fiji ‘in a state of flux’ after resignation of two deputy PMs
A Fijian politics expert says the ongoing political instability in Suva, which has resulted in two deputy prime ministers losing their jobs, will have...
U.S govt shutdown sends shockwaves through the Pacific and opens door for change
When the United States government went into shutdown last month, the impact didn’t stay inside the U.S.
Far across the Pacific Ocean, island nations and...
Cook Islands secures $70m climate finance for cyclone resilience
The Cook Islands government has announced that the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board has approved the country’s second national funding proposal, titled “Direct Financing...
Thierry Santa resigns from New Caledonia Government
Former President of New Caledonia Thierry Santa has resigned as a minister from the government led by current President Alcide Ponga (who also succeeded...
New head of Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority vows transparency, welcomes scrutiny
The newly appointed Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) commissioner, Beverly Stacey-Ataera says public trust and open dialogue will be at the centre of the Cook...
Governor ‘envious’ of FSM’s independence as Guam continues fight for self-determination
Guam Governor Lou Leon Guerrero said she was “envious” of the Federated States of Micronesia’s independence and self-determination, leaving much to be desired for...
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El Niño declared as drought and cyclone risks increase: Tonga Meteorological Service
Tonga has declared that El Niño conditions are now in force, with meteorologists warning of increased drought risk, reduced rainfall and a potentially more...
UNESCO launches consultation on fair payment for news in the digital age
UN cultural agency UNESCO has launched a global consultation process to inform its Draft Guidance on Fair Compensation for News, particularly as online platforms...
WHO and UNAIDS warn HIV gains at risk as funding cuts threaten AIDS response
By Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala, WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific, and Eamonn Murphy, UNAIDS Regional Director for Asia-Pacific and Eastern Europe and...