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Three Members of Vanuatu Parliament (MPs) have withdrawn their support for the motion of no-confidence, according to the Parliamentary Speakers’ Office. These three MPs wrote letters Tuesday to inform Speaker Seoule Simeon of the withdrawal of their signatures from the motion against Prime Minister Ishmael Kalsakau. But the Speaker’s Office spokesman said although they wrote a letter to withdraw their signatures,...

The Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA) between Papua New Guinea and the United States will be tabled in Parliament for debate and ratification, says Minister for Justice and Attorney-General Pila Niningi. Niningi told Parliament during his ministerial statement that the Department of Justice and Attorney General and the State Solicitor were involved in providing legal advice and cleared the Defence Cooperation...

Greenpeace Australia Pacific has joined civil society groups, Pasifika activists and climate leaders on Kioa island, Fiji, as part of a regional dialogue to progress key climate issues facing the region. From 07-09 August, more than sixty civil society representatives from across the Pacific came together on the remote island of Kioa for a ‘talanoa’ or discussion as part of...

By Rowena Acraman Fijian journalists have been embracing a more inclusive and unrestricted approach to journalism since the new Fiji government permitted media freedom. The recent departure from draconian media laws has given opportunity to brave journalists to voice out their opinions to help with the betterment of the nation. The launch of the Conflict Sensitive Reporting Manual took place at The...

‘Ikale Tahi Head Coach, Toutai Kefu, remains full of confidence for the team and is looking forward to seeing them regroup against Canada in Tonga this afternoon. “We need to really reform and regroup to play against Canada –we’ve always had to play well to beat them and I expect no different Thursday,” he said. At a media briefing in Nuku'alofa,...

It has been a magical journey for Miracle Fai’ilagi. A little over a year ago he was playing rugby for his village team and then he forced his way into the Moana Pasifika and now he has been named in the Manu Samoa squad for the Rugby World Cup 2023. “The World Cup is like the top stage. When I...

Soccer followers in Papua New Guinea will be treated to a special ‘Clash of the Year’ fixture this Sunday at the PNG Football Stadium in Port Moresby. Competing as underdogs will be the FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s team against host PNGFA All-Stars team. This official visit by the head of the international football body is significant given it was his intention...

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...