China backs Fiji’s Ocean of Peace vision
Fiji’s Ocean of Peace Vision is now supported by China, the world’s largest economy by Purchasing Power Parity (PPP).
This was confirmed last Saturday to...
‘We need more knowledge’, Seabed is rich but decision a long way off: U.S scientist
Cook Islands is still a long way from being ready to mine its seafloor, says ocean scientist and executive director of the Ocean Exploration...
Japan, Palau Foreign Ministers strengthen ties ahead of PIF Chairmanship
Japan and Palau have reaffirmed their close partnership and commitment to regional stability during a Foreign Ministers’ Meeting between Japan’s Minister for Foreign Affairs,...
WHO Western Pacific Member States take action on key health priorities
Health leaders agreed in Nadi last week to accelerate action on four key priorities – strengthening health security, addressing climate change and health risks,...
Etched in history’: Moana win first trophy for Cook Islands
Jazmon Tupou-Witchman was torn between continuing to represent her mother’s Cook Islands heritage or joining the new look Tonga side but she chose to...
Samoa outclass Tonga 34-6 in wild Pacific Championships match with 90-minute lightning delay
Samoa have outclassed Pacific neighbours Tonga 34-6 in a wild and highly-physical Pacific Championships rugby league international that also featured a 90 minute lightning...
Australia backs Pacific Islands facing China heat over Taiwan
The Australian federal government is pressing Beijing to respect the Pacific's decisions on Taiwan after Chinese officials hauled in Pacific ambassadors to again complain...
Tonga edges closer towards pivotal general election
By Jean Marc 'Ake, USP intern
The November general election in Tonga is just around the corner and all 71 registered candidates' campaigning efforts are...
Palau Senate passes nation’s first comprehensive cybersecurity bill
The Palau Senate has unanimously approved Senate Bill No. 12-9, SD1, known as the Cybersecurity Act, marking the Republic of Palau’s first comprehensive national...
“Adaptation is not optional — It’s essential”: UN Climate Chief warns
UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell has issued a stark warning that the world is moving too slowly on climate adaptation, urging governments...
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Naoero opens embassy in Jerusalem, drawing regional and international condemnation
Naoero has opened an embassy in Jerusalem, becoming the ninth country to establish its diplomatic mission in the city and drawing condemnation from Jordan...
11 years on, Pacific Meteorological leaders revisit Nuku’alofa declaration
The Pacific Meteorological Council (PMC) is meeting today in Tonga to revisit commitments first made more than a decade ago.
The meeting comes 11 years...
Sea level rise is locked in, UN overshoot pathway too late for the Pacific
By Elenoa Masi
The United Nations has suggested a pathway to manage global warming, which is now predicted to breach the 1.5 degrees target in...