Forum SG applauds Pacific Political Climate Champions as they review COP 29 Outcomes
Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa inspired Pacific leaders during the debrief of Political Climate Champions in Nadi Tuesday, stressing the critical need for strong...
Kiribati reduces poverty by up to 70 percent, targets tech-facilitated violence, climate resilience CSW69
Targeted support for elderly, the unemployed, and those with disabilities have helped bring down poverty levels in Kiribati by up to 70 percent, Kiribati...
Samoa takes bold step towards global ocean governance with BBNJ Agreement workshop
Pacific Ocean Commissioner Dr Filimon Manoni has praised Samoa’s continued leadership in advancing the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity during the opening...
Rising seas force relocation in Solomon Islands
Sea level rise and other climate impacts—compounded by insecure land tenure, limited access to land, and inadequate government support—are undermining the rights of the...
No decisions expected on U.S aid changes for Pacific until April
New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says the United States will not make any decisions on aid funding for the Pacific region until...
PM Marape ready to table 2019 Bougainville referendum results in PNG Parliament
--Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has reaffirmed his commitment to tabling the 2019 post-referendum results in Parliament, allowing for a final decision...
Pacific Forum pushes for regional resilience and unity in key partnerships
The Pacific Islands Forum is making significant strides toward enhancing regional resilience and economic development as Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa outlined ambitious goals...
Pacific nation of Kiribati explores deep sea mining deal with China
The company at the vanguard of plans to mine deep sea metals used in electric vehicle batteries has surrendered a third of its Pacific...
Brazil decides leaders will speak before COP30, easing logistics crunch
COP30 host Brazil has announced that world leaders will deliver their speeches on climate action several days before UN negotiations officially kick off on...
French Minister Valls postpones return to New Caledonia
French Minister for Overseas Manuel Valls will return to New Caledonia for further political talks one week later than originally planned, local media report.
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Pacific must defeat corruption to prosper
A regional academic has warned that the Pacific cannot achieve peace or prosperity unless it confronts corruption head-on, calling it a “tapeworm” quietly draining...
World Bank warns of rising costs as Middle East conflict hits global markets
The World Bank Group says the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is already driving up global costs and disrupting supply chains, with developing...
Foreign crew charged after Australian police say ‘smuggling hides’ used in cocaine plot
Australian Police have charged six crew members of the high-profile MV Raider vessel with drug smuggling, saying they attempted to bring one tonne of...