No deal on plastics treaty, our work continues
“We are drafting a treaty for the ages. A treaty to protect our environment, our health and our future. Getting this right is critical....
Filling our cup with the next wave of Pacific negotiators
Negotiating an internationally legally binding instrument to end plastic pollution including in the marine environment is no easy task.
With approximately 4,000 delegates representing over...
Overnight curfew lifted in New Caledonia
New Caledonia's High Commissioner has announced its curfew has been lifted.
It was first brought in after riots broke out in May and has been...
K100 million allocated for PNG NRL bid support programme
The Papua New Guinea Government has allocated K100 million (US$25 million) in the 2025 National Budget to sports which was handed down last Friday...
Western Pacific sees 16 new HIV infections and six AIDS-linked deaths every hour
While other regions in the world have made notable progress in curbing new HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths, the Western Pacific still faces significant...
ANZ CEO hails Fiji’s economic rebound, reinforces commitment to Pacific
ANZ Group CEO, Shayne Elliott has praised Fiji's quick economic recovery and reaffirmed the bank’s long-standing commitment to the Pacific region.
Speaking at the Reserve...
Marshall Islands and Palau lead charge on U.S. Tuna treaty amendments
The Marshall Islands and Palau have signed the MOU for the U.S Tuna Treaty to apply the 2024 amendments to the Treaty on Fisheries...
U.S backs Pacific fisheries with new access agreement
In a significant step for Pacific fisheries, U.S Ambassador Marie Damour on Monday hailed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Fishing...
Australia to present argument in landmark climate case
Australia is preparing to deliver its position on what obligations states have to address climate change and help Pacific Island nations facing the existential...
Bilateral projects and regional issues to top the agenda during Lai’s meeting with Whipps in Palau
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te will lead the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Palau’s new One-Stop Shop during his visit from 0 5 - 06 December, according...
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Concerns over voter access raised as New Caledonia’s municipal elections highlight turnout gaps
Concerns over voter access and representation have emerged following municipal elections in New Caledonia, as second-round results confirmed a widening political divide between urban...
Kiribati makes bid for UN women’s body, pushes Pacific voice in global stage
Kiribati has formally entered the race for a seat on a key United Nations body, with its minister declaring the Pacific is ready to...
Samoa pushes $100 million dam project, seel global bidders ahead of 2026 roadshow
Samoa is moving ahead with a major infrastructure project aimed at flood control, water security and renewable energy, with officials opening early engagement with...