Cook Islands Health Minister calls for unity and collaboration to tackle regional Health challenges
In her final speech at the World Health Organisation's Regional Committee Meeting for the Western Pacific, Vainetutai Rose Toki-Brown, the Minister of Health for...
Australia and Papua New Guinea cement defence and development alliance at Ministerial Forum
Australia and Papua New Guinea have moved to deepen their strategic alliance, announcing major defence, education, and humanitarian commitments at the 31st Australia–PNG Ministerial...
With Asia and the Pacific on the front lines of the climate crisis, WHO unveils an ambitious blueprint for action on climate and health
The World Health Organisation (WHO) today launched its first-ever regional strategy for climate and health action, alongside health ministers and health partners from 38...
Tuvalu Minister delivers strong message on relocation: ‘We will not leave Our Island’
Tuvalu’s Minister of Home Affairs, Climate Change and Environment delivered a powerful message during a guest lecture hosted by the Macmillan Brown Centre for...
Pacific officials criticise New Zealand’s weaker methane targets
Pacific climate leaders have expressed disappointed over New Zealand's decision to slash its methane reduction targets by nearly half.
Tuvalu's Climate Minister Maina Talia said...
Shipping emissions levy shelved as countries bow to U.S pressure
Under intense pressure from Donald Trump’s government, countries have postponed plans to force shipowners to start paying for the damage they do to the...
Talks on net zero shipping framework shelved as nations fail to reach consensus
Talks at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) on adopting new global rules to cut greenhouse gas emissions from ships ended Friday without agreement, as...
Dr Paula Vivili appointed as Director-General of the Pacific Community
Chair of SPC’s 14th Pacific Community Conference, Crown Prince, Tupouto’a ‘Ulukalala, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister responsible for His Majesty’s Armed Forces of...
PM Rabuka reaffirms Fiji’s commitment to health and well-being in the Pacific
Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka last night reaffirmed Fiji’s commitment to advancing health and well-being across the Pacific.
The Prime Minister conveyed these remarks while...
Solomon Islands Pledge and Marshall Islands ratifies PRF Treaty
Pacific leadership and solidarity were on full display this week as the Government of Solomon Islands and Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF)...
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Dr Aqorau questions Pacific regionalism’s impact, calls for focus on results
Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Vice Chancellor Dr Transform Aqorau has challenged Pacific leaders and regional institutions to assess whether decades of regional declarations...
Pacific leaders call for stronger regional cooperation at Pacific Peace and Security dialogue
Pacific leaders and regional stakeholders have emphasised the importance of collective action, cooperation, and Pacific-led solutions in addressing the growing security challenges facing the...
Tuvalu marks 80 Years since Kioa purchase, PM Teo honours Vaitupu vision
Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo has paid tribute to the foresight of Vaitupu leaders who purchased Kioa Island in Fiji 80 years ago, describing...