Deep-sea mining firm Impossible Metals seeks mining lease near American Samoa
Deep-sea mining firm Impossible Metals said on Tuesday that it has asked U.S federal officials to launch a commercial auction for access to deposits...
Fiji and New Zealand: an indispensable partnership
Fiji and New Zealand will work together ever more closely to navigate the challenging strategic environment, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Peters says.
“New...
Nauruans urged to open CBA accounts now as Bendigo Bank winds down after a decade
As Nauru moves towards a change in a banking service provider, the Nauru Government encourages the general public including state owned entities (SOEs) to...
Papua New Guinea’s foreign minister wants Labor to win Australian election
Papua New Guinea's foreign minister says he personally hopes Labor wins the Australian election, stating the incumbent government had done “a tremendous job” of...
PNG PM Marape retains position, praises democratic process
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has successfully retained his position, commending Members of Parliament from both the government and opposition sides for...
Pacific leaders call for systemic change to advance women’s political participation
“We need to work across all levels grassroots, traditional, professional, and national to truly change the landscape of political leadership for Pacific women,” said...
Palau President Whipps seeks supplemental budget for Pacific mini-Games
Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr has submitted a supplemental budget bill to the Olbiil Era Kelulau (OEK), requesting nearly US$1.2 million in new funding...
Papua New Guinea lifts ban on forest carbon credits
Papua New Guinea will “immediately”" lift a ban on forest carbon credit schemes, the Pacific nation's climate minister told AFP on Thursday, opening up...
Make it easier and cheaper’: New Zealand eases visa restrictions for Pacific Island nations
New Zealand is easing visa restrictions for visitors from Pacific Island nations, the New Zealand foreign affairs and immigration ministers announced on Friday.
From early...
Indigenous groups from the Pacific, Brazil and Canada hand demands to COP30 Presidency to end fossil fuels and lead a just energy transitio
Pacific Climate Warriors Thursday joined the largest mobilisation of Indigenous peoples in Brazil, and handed a strongly worded letter from civil society to the...
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El Niño declared as drought and cyclone risks increase: Tonga Meteorological Service
Tonga has declared that El Niño conditions are now in force, with meteorologists warning of increased drought risk, reduced rainfall and a potentially more...
UNESCO launches consultation on fair payment for news in the digital age
UN cultural agency UNESCO has launched a global consultation process to inform its Draft Guidance on Fair Compensation for News, particularly as online platforms...
WHO and UNAIDS warn HIV gains at risk as funding cuts threaten AIDS response
By Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala, WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific, and Eamonn Murphy, UNAIDS Regional Director for Asia-Pacific and Eastern Europe and...