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A new timeline has been approved by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for written statements and comments on the landmark Advisory Opinion on the legal responsibilities of countries fighting climate change. United Nations member states and organisations have ten months, until 22 January 2024 to submit written statements to the ICJ Secretariat in The Hague. ICJ President, Joan Donoghue further...

Forum Chair and Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says the two days Forum Economic Ministers Meeting (FEMM) that began today will provide them with a valuable platform to collaborate, share experiences, and develop strategies that will foster inclusive sustainable economic growth in the region. In his remarks at the opening plenary for the FEMM2023, Brown said the impact of...

Keeping alive the 1.5-degree goal is a matter of now or never says UNESCAP Executive secretary, Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana. “But with the polycrisis, there is a growing temptation to delay climate action. “By incorporating sustainability into policymaking decisions and accelerating green-blue public investment flows, several governments are embarking on creating opportunities for jobs and productivity gains. “The public-private partnership modalities are increasingly...

The Pacific Way of balancing climate-resilient economic growth and sustainable development must be recognised and championed says UNESCAP Executive Secretary, Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana. In her keynote address at the opening of the Forum Economic Ministers Meeting(FEMM) in Suva, Armida Alisjahbana recognise that Pacific SIDS are unique, realities are different, and vulnerabilities are ever changing and rising. She said pursuing time-bound implementation...

By Samantha Magick  Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says if the region’s donor partners are serious about helping Pacific economies grow and recover, they “have to be serious about looking at changing the rules around financing, and debt management.” The Pacific Islands Forum Chair was speaking to Islands Business as Forum Economic Ministers meet in Suva today. He notes that many...

Mel Gibson's Braveheart was gracing cinemas the last time a British naval ship docked in Brisbane. But despite it being 28 years on, freedom is still the focus Down Under with a British navy commander admitting there is cause for concern about China's actions in the Pacific. HMS Spey's commanding officer Bridget Macnae said the east coast port was being used...

Palau's Speaker of the House of Delegates, Sabino Anastacio, was charged with misconduct in Public office and violation of the Unified Tax Act on Friday, 04 August at the Palau Supreme Court. Misconduct in Public Office is a Class B felony with a penalty of up to ten years’ imprisonment and a fine of not less than US$25,000 upon conviction....

The Forum Economic Ministers Meeting (FEMM) in the next two days will discuss the revamp of the Pacific Resilience Facility(PRF). This was confirmed by Forum Secretary General Henry Puna in his opening remarks at the opening of the FEMM meeting in Suva. “Amongst your considerations today will be the re-design of the Pacific Resilience Facility. This is an initiative that has...

Palau's Senate President Hokkons Baules said that there are concerns that the partnership between Ripple and the government in launching a Palau stable coin has not been authorised by law, On Monday’s Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Matters hearing with Ministry of Finance regarding the Digital residency, Baules questioned Minister Kaleb Udui, as to whose authority approved...

The pristine beauty of the Pacific Ocean, with its crystal-clear waters and vibrant marine life, has long been the pride of Pacific Island nations. However, the growing menace of marine litter and plastic pollution poses a significant threat to the region’s marine ecosystems and the livelihoods of its people. In response to this urgent environmental challenge, the Pacific Ocean Litter...