SPREP regrets U.S exit, warns Pacific still in Climate emergency
The Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) has expressed regret over the United States’ decision to withdraw from the regional body, while...
SPC welcomes Dr Paula Vivili as 23rd Director-General
The Pacific Community (SPC) has formally welcomed Dr Paula Vivili as its 23rd Director-General following his arrival in Noumea, New Caledonia, home to SPC...
A realm of possibility: Can deep-sea mining take place in 2026?
By Aaliyah Rogan
Deep-sea mining could optimistically begin ramping up from late 2026 to early 2027, according to Ilya Epikhim, Principal at Arthur D. Little.
This...
Pacific move PRF from agreement to action
Pacific Islands Forum members have begun the next phase of work on the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF), following the signing of the Agreement to...
Lack of investigation into cocaine vessel could hamper regional drug mapping, Pacific expert warns
A lack of investigation into the vessel intercepted with 4.87 tonnes of cocaine may hamper cross-border efforts to track and map criminal drug networks,...
Treaty turns tide for Pacific Islanders who depend on the sea
By Dirk Wagener UN Resident Coordinator
For the people of Vanuatu, the ocean is life – and the month of January brings good news during...
Tokelau heads to the polls after storm delays
Polling is underway today in Tokelau.
The election was postponed last month after severe weather conditions delayed the ferry carrying the ballot boxes.
Voting will take...
Niue PM calls for realm leaders to discuss constitutional ties
Niue’s Prime Minister, Dalton Tagelagi, has proposed a formal leaders’ meeting between Realm countries.
Tagelagi says a frank conversation about constitutional arrangements is “overdue”.
Niue and...
German Foreign Minister Wadephul urges Europe to support climate-threatened Pacific islands
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Wednesday said Europe should step up support for small island nations in the Pacific whose existence is threatened...
OACPS marks Transition of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers
The Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) Tuesday held a virtual Handover Ceremony of the Presidency of the OACPS Council of Ministers,...
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‘The Pacific is our home, not a theatre for geopolitical competition’: Forum Chair Whipps
Palau President and Forum Chair, Surangel Whipps Jr has warned that the Pacific must not be treated as a theatre for geopolitical competition, calling...
Pacific Climate envoys take Pacific priorities to UNGA and New York Climate Week
Pacific Climate Envoys are taking the region’s climate priorities to world leaders and partners during the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week and New...
Pacific Editors and News leaders Forum adopts Savusavu Loss and Damage Media Declaration
The Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) Pacific Editors Forum on Loss and Damage has ended on a high with the adoption...