Pacific islands at risk of becoming ‘narco-states’, NZ crime advisor warns
Pacific Island nations are at risk of becoming "narco-states", the chair of New Zealand's Ministerial Advisory Group on transnational and serious organised crime says.
Steve...
Solomon Islands strengthens national response to UXO challenge
The Government of Solomon Islands reaffirmed its commitment to addressing the serious and ongoing threat posed by Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) during the National UXO...
PNG Kumuls set to play ball
The Papua New Guinea Kumuls are sharpening their focus on ball control as they prepare to face the Fiji Bati in the Pacific Bowl...
COP30 – Can the World deliver a consensus that secures the Blue Pacific?
By Dr Satyendra Prasad
Pacific’s leaders and civil society have been actively preparing for the United Nations Climate Conference in Brazil (COP30) for months...
Pacific Island nations back Australia’s COP31 bid, push for “Pacific COP”
Pacific Island nations are rallying behind Australia’s bid to host the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31), aiming for what they call a...
‘Yawning gap’ remains between climate adaptation funds and funding pledges
Developing countries are receiving less than 10 percent of the money they need to adapt to a world increasingly vulnerable to extreme weather –...
WHO calls for collective action to expose alcohol harms and support stronger regulation
Every drink leaves a mark – on health, on families and on societies. Behind every toast, alcohol insidiously takes its toll as a contributor...
Pacific Youth Activists to demand end to fossil fuels and Climate reparations at COP30
By Jean Marc 'Ake, USP intern
With the 30th United Nations Climate Change conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, looming closer, Vishal Prasad, the Director of...
PM Marape welcomes fresh motion of vote of no confidence
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has welcomed yet another motion of vote of no confidence filed by the Opposition in Parliament Wednesday,...
Heavy caseload reflects ‘sign of trust’ from governments, says World Court president
The International Court of Justice (ICJ), also known as the World Court, is the UN's top international judicial body, making rulings involving disputes between...
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Pacific must shape its own future: Forum Chair Wale
Solomon Islands Prime Minister and Forum Chair Mathew Wale has declared that Pacific leaders must take ownership of the region's future, warning that while...
Forum Troika Leaders meet in Suva on regional governance and strategic prioritie
Pacific Islands Forum Troika Leaders met today in Suva, Fiji, for strategic discussions on the future governance of the Pacific regional system and key...
Solomon Islands PM Wale, Rabuka call for stronger united voice
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale and Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka have emphasised the importance of a stronger, more unified Pacific voice during...