History in making as World Court to advise on climate
For the first time, the world's highest court will offer advice on the world's biggest problem.
It's a punchy slogan that has been wielded successfully...
U.S lawmaker alarmed over China’s headway in race for ocean minerals in the Pacific
A powerful committee of the U.S House of Representatives is examining the Department of Defence's efforts to counter China’s initiatives to mine critical minerals...
Pacific Islands push hard as International Court of Justice set to deliver landmark climate ruling
The top United Nations court will on Wednesday hand down a landmark global legal blueprint for tackling climate change that also sets out top...
Pacific Women Leaders to drive regional commitments on gender equality
The 2025 Pacific Islands Forum Women Leaders Meeting (PIFWLM) will take place from 22 to 25 July 2025 in Suva, bringing together eighteen (18)...
UNAIDS: Fiji’s surging HIV outbreak can put the entire Pacific at risk
--Fiji’s exploding epidemic of human immunodeficiency virus can put the entire Pacific region at risk, the Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS warned as...
Pacific security and health leaders pledge cooperation
A conference of Pacific security and health leaders concluded in Suva last week with the promise to “collaborate more” on a drug crisis spiralling...
Palau considers U.S refugee proposal; key questions remain on capacity, rights, and impact
Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr has introduced a draft agreement with the United States that would allow Palau, at its discretion, to accept third-country...
New deep sea mining rules lack consensus despite U.S pressure
After two weeks of negotiations, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is still far from finalising rules for extracting coveted metals on the high seas...
Samoa prepares to go to the polls: ‘Going to be an interesting election’
Samoa is in full swing of political campaigning as the country readies for next month's general election.
A record 191 candidates were standing, and seven...
Palau sets stage for 2026 Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting
The Republic of Palau is gearing up to host the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM) in 2026, the most high-profile regional gathering...
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PSIDS need real finance for just transition: Tuvalu Minister for Climate Change Dr...
Pacific Small Island Developing States (PSIDS) need real finance when transitioning away from fossil fuels.
Tuvalu's Minister for Climate Change, Dr Maina Talia, said this...
Tongan King Tupou VI pays final respects to Ratu Epeli Nailatikau
In a moment of quiet reverence at the State House this morning, His Majesty King Tupou VI paid his respects to the late former...
Solomon Islands on the edge, again
A court has ordered parliament to convene with a no-confidence motion in the air. The PM is appealing. Here’s what happens next.
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