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A planned missile defence system on the island of Guam could turn the U.S Pacific territory into a “target,” local residents have said, as opposition to the plans grow. The Pentagon plans to invest US$1.5bn in a 360-degree, air and missile defence architecture on Guam. It aims to complete the system by 2027. In January, the Missile Defence Agency (MDA), a...

Fiji's Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Siromi Turaga has revealed that the Climate Change Act of 2021 remains ineffective as it stands – basically a toothless piece of legislation. Speaking at the Lomaiviti Provincial Council Meeting, the Attorney-General said this piece of legislation is currently under the purview of the Office of the Prime Minister and is being looked at...

By Diego A. Cerdeiro, Roman D. Merga and Chris Redl Domestic policies can help support growth in coming years, but long-term prospects also depend on the global community’s ability to prevent destructive global warming outcomes Tuvalu’s population of 11,000 is spread across nine Pacific islands that rise less than five meters above sea level, underscoring its extraordinary challenges from climate change. Tuvalu...

The hangover of the victory against Japan is now over and the Manu Samoa players are under no illusion of the challenge ahead of them this Saturday at Apia Park. The focus has shifted to the Flying Fijians and head coach Vaovasamanaia Seilala Mapusua knows that this will be one of their toughest games yet. Samoa nipped Fiji 23-20 in July...

Flying Fijians Head Coach Simon Raiwalui said a decision would be made in regard to star flanker Peceli Yato and the situation surrounding his surprise exit from the Rugby World Cup squad later this week. Raiwalui said he had met with Yato and talks were on-going. “I had a chance to meet with Peceli we will go through that and make...

FIFA president Gianni Infantino is set to make a ‘historic’ visit to the Cook Islands this Friday. The Cook Islands Football community is eagerly awaiting the arrival of the head of world football’s governing body. This visit marks a historic moment, as it will be the first time a FIFA president has touched down on Cook Islands soil. In a statement, Cook...

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has expressed his appreciation for the donation of vehicles by the South Korean Government to help support the 2023 Pacific Games which are due to take place in November in Honiara. "Please convey to your Government the sincerest appreciation of my Government for this tremendous assistance," Sogavare said after receiving the keys to 14...

Today marks a significant milestone in the Pacific region's ongoing efforts to address the challenges posed by climate change, as the Pacific Climate Security Assessment Guide is officially released. This comprehensive guide is an essential component of the implementation of the Boe Declaration Action Plan, providing Pacific countries with invaluable tools to analyse regional climate security trends and develop appropriate...

Asia and the Pacific has a “narrow window” to protect its hard-won gains, as climate change supercharges disasters and impacts billions there, the UN’s development body spanning the vast region said on Tuesday. According to a new report from the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), in 2022 alone, over 140 disasters struck the region,...

Antony Blinken on Wednesday became the first U.S secretary of state to visit Tonga, dedicating a new U.S embassy and warning South Pacific nations about the perils of “predatory” Chinese investment. As part of a drive to build Washington's influence across the region and to counter Beijing's growing clout, Blinken touched down in Nuku'alofa on a diplomatic charm offensive. “We're a...