Proposed passport sale scheme ‘a non-issue’, Tonga’s new PM-designate says
Tonga’s Prime Minister-designate Lord Fakafanua says the sale of Tongan passports is “a non-issue” as it is yet to become official.
Lord Fakafanua was responding...
“We come as family” at Rabi anniversary: Nauru President Adeang tells Banabans
Nauru President David Adeang has reaffirmed Nauru’s enduring ancestral and family ties with the Banaban people during the 80th anniversary commemorating their arrival on...
OACPS Ministers push reform and Samoa Agreement
The 120th Session of the Council of Ministers of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) has concluded in Brussels with a...
120th OACPS Council of Ministers concludes in Brussels with strong focus on reform, Implementation of Samoa Agreement and Summit Preparations
The 120th Session of the Council of Ministers of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) concluded in Brussels, following three days...
Marshall Islands launches world’s first universal basic income scheme offering cryptocurrency
The Marshall Islands has introduced a national universal basic income (UBI) scheme that offers payments via cryptocurrency, alongside more traditional methods, which experts say...
Solomon Islands initiates first Pacific Community-Managed Marine Area Green List process
The Solomon Islands has become the first Pacific Island country to initiate the IUCN Green List certification process for a community-managed marine area, marking...
Pacific Islands Forum will continue to strengthen regional cooperation
The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) will continue to strengthen regional unity by following leaders’ decisions under the 2050 Strategy, focusing on peace, external engagement,...
Solomon Islands PM Manele condemns Bondi shooting
Solomon Islands Prime Minister and Forum Chair Jeremiah Manele has condemned the Bondi shooting in Sydney, Australia, during his winding up remarks in parliament,...
Pacific delegates back regional Anti-Corruption Vision at UN in Doha
The 11th session of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (CoSP11) is underway in Doha this week,...
Mead puts hand up to coach PNG Orchids following coaching exit
Former PNG Kumuls skipper David Mead has publicly expressed his interest in coaching the PNG Orchids following the Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League’s...
Latest article
Tuvalu appoints first woman Governor-General on eve of Independence
Tuvalu has inaugurated its first woman Governor-General, Temukisa Auina Penehuro Hauma, in a historic change of leadership on the eve of the country’s 48th...
Pacific civil society demands fossil fuel phase-out ahead of COP31
Pacific civil society groups are calling for an immediate end to new coal, oil and gas expansion and demanding climate reparations, stronger action on...
Keep 1.5 Alive, Pacific SIDS strategise ahead of COP31
Pacific solidarity remains our greatest strength and most effective tool for influencing outcomes at the upcoming 31st Conference of the Parties to the UN...