Up to nine tropical cyclones forecast for Pacific this season
Meteorologists are predicting five to nine cyclones for the southwest Pacific in the coming season.
The official cyclone season for this region runs from...
Loss and damage fund for vulnerable nations ‘close to US$400 million’
The loss and damage fund available to help countries vulnerable to climate change is now “close to US$400 million” — still half of the...
Tuvalu PM hails Taiwan’s democracy and partnership at National Day celebration
Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo has praised Taiwan’s innovation, compassion, and democratic spirit, saying they continue to inspire the world.
“May Taiwan’s innovation, compassion,...
Publisher and Editor of Matangi Tonga Pesi Fonua dies
Respected Pacific Islands journalist and publisher of Matangi Tonga Online, Pesi Siale Fonua, has died at the age of 78.
He passed away...
Fotofili secures noble seat before Tonga general election, 71 candidates registered
The Tongan general election has formally begun with Fotofili confirmed as the sole noble candidate.
Prince Kalaniuvalu Fotofili was declared the Noble Representative for...
Nauruans reject proposal to extend Parliamentary term to four years
Nauruans have voted against a proposal to extend the parliamentary term from three years to four.
In a national referendum held alongside the...
Tuvalu calls for urgent Maritime Climate Action: Kofe
Tuvalu’s Minister for Transport, Energy, Communications and Innovation, Simon Kofe, has delivered a blunt message ahead of the Extraordinary Session of the International Maritime...
Marshalls Islands AG seeks to invalidate land law undermining climate action
The attorney general of the Marshall Islands is asking the country’s High Court to invalidate an 18-year-old law that he and Nitijela (parliament) members...
‘No room for pessimism, there is only hope, perseverance and persistence’: Palau Climate Change Coordinator
Pacific countries are determined to ensure their voice and priorities are amplified at the upcoming Thirtieth Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework...
Tonga preparing for CRGA55 and 14th Conference of the Pacific Community
The Tongan Government is currently preparing to host some of the high-level officials and ministers from member countries of the Pacific Community - SPC.
The...
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MCC touts Pacific, Fiji partnerships as strategic alternative to China’s Belt and Road
The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) has highlighted its work in Fiji and the wider Pacific as part of a broader U.S strategy to strengthen...
Vanuatu Opposition demands Gov’t apology over failed Matthew and Hunter negotiations
Vanuatu Opposition Leader Alatoi Ishmael Kalsakau has called on Prime Minister Jotham Napat and Deputy Prime Minister Johnny Koanapo to apologise to the people...
Indigenous leaders tell governments ‘no more tokenism’ before COP31
As Pacific communities lose homes, coastlines and even the resting places of their ancestors to rising seas, Indigenous have delivered a blunt message to...