Samoa, as Chair of Alliance of Small Island States, call for “climate justice” for the unheard
Thirty nine small island and low-lying nations have urged world leaders to ensure the so-called ‘climate finance COP’ in Azerbaijan offers a beacon of...
Federated States of Micronesia call out fossil fuel industry at COP29
The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) has taken direct aim at the fossil fuel industry, calling them out for continuing to enjoy record profits...
ADB, Solomon Islands, Tonga sign agreements for sustainable energy transition projects at COP29
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the governments of Solomon Islands and Tonga have signed grant and loan agreements for energy projects on the...
New UN initiative aims to counter climate disinformation
As the dangers posed by climate change become increasingly evident worldwide, the need for reliable and accurate information on the impact of the environmental...
Time right for Fiji to take down ‘vulnerable’ Ireland: Frank Lomani
The Flying Fijians believe their time is now and are not shy talking about their intentions to take Ireland down.
The sides have met 15...
John Sanday announced as Fiji Rugby Union chairman
Fiji Rugby has announced the appointment of John Sanday as the new Chairman of the Fiji Rugby Union (FRU).
Sanday was recently appointed as a...
American Samoa gubernatorial run-off election underway
Voters of America Samoa head to the polls today to decide who will be the territory’s Governor and Lt Governor for the next four...
‘Breaking point’ reached on climate, while ‘outdated’ global system needs urgent reform: Guterres
In a powerful appeal to the world’s largest economies during the G20 Summit, UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday called for urgent climate action...
Fiji’s lead negotiator reflects on challenges at COP29
As the final week of COP29 got underway, Fiji’s delegation, alongside other Pacific nations, remains steadfast in advocating for progress on critical climate issues...
Vanuatu climate change case at UN ‘particularly relevant’ after Trump win, lawyer says
An international legal judgment on governments’ obligations to prevent human-driven climate change has become more crucial after Donald Trump’s election victory raised the prospect...
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Pacific shipping lifeline faces crisis as experts push wind-powered transition
For many Pacific Island communities, a delayed ship does not just mean inconvenience. It can mean empty store shelves, fuel shortages and isolation.
“Shipping is...
Timor-Leste is vulnerable to ‘infiltration by foreign organised crime’, President José Ramos-Horta says
Timor-Leste is vulnerable to “infiltration by foreign organised crime”, the country’s president, José Ramos-Horta, has warned.
His comments come as Australian federal police (AFP) confirmed...
Fiji Climate Change Minister set key priorities to accelerate Pacific climate action
“1.5 is not negotiable and is a red line grounded in science and in our lived reality.”
This was the strong reminder from Fiji's Minister...