Scientists predict global warming of more than 1.5C for 2025-2029 period: WMO
There is a 70 percent chance that the 2025-2029 period will be more than 1.5C hotter than pre-industrial times, World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) forecasters...
Fiji cracks down on Sabeto wastewater spill, suspends mine operations
Fiji’s Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources (MLMR) has enforced its toughest regulatory response to date following a serious environmental breach by Lion One...
Pandemics to pollution: WHO Assembly delivers landmark health decisions
The 78th World Health Assembly concluded Tuesday in Geneva, marking several major milestones in global health.
Delegates adopted the world’s first pandemic agreement and approved...
China and Pacific Island nations reaffirm strategic ties, back one-China policy
China and ten Pacific Island nations have reaffirmed their deepening diplomatic and strategic ties, reiterating support for the one-China principle, and committing to further...
Samoa Parliament to be dissolved on 03 June
Samoa's parliament will dissolve on 03 June and the Pacific Island nation will hold an election at an unspecified date, Prime Minister Fiame Naomi...
Samoa caretaker PM not surprised with illegal move to nominate a new government
Samoa caretaker Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata’afa says an attempt by the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly to nominate a new government was legally...
Australia green-lights Woodside carbon bomb, despite climate concerns and Pacific plea
Australia on Wednesday approved a 40-year extension to a major liquefied gas plant, brushing off protests from Pacific island neighbours fearful it will inflame...
Navigating waters of change: Solomon Islands’ LDC graduation
By Sanjesh Naidu, Yusuke Tateno
The Solomon Islands is on the cusp of a significant transition as it graduates from least developed country (LDC) status...
Palau ready to host Pacific Mini Games
Palau is ready to host the 2025 Pacific Mini Games.
That's the assurance from Dr Patrick Tellei, chairman of the Games Organising Committee.
He has promised...
A decade after Tropical Cyclone Evan, Samoan villages endure a silent struggle
More than a decade ago, Tropical Cyclone Evan, a Category 4 storm, roared through Samoa’s capital, Apia, and its surrounding villages.
It left behind more...
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Matthew Wale elected Solomon Islands Prime Minister after 26-22 vote
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UN members prepare for pivotal vote on landmark ICJ climate justice ruling
The UN’s willingness to tackle the climate crisis in a fair and legal way will be tested next week during a critical vote of...