ADB reveals new Disaster Risk Finance Plan for the Pacific
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revealed a new plan to boost disaster resilience across the Pacific, introducing financial tools and partnerships to help...
Civil Society key to stronger Disaster response
The Executive Director of the Pacific Islands Association of Non-Governmental Organisations (PIANGO), Emeline Siale Ilolahia, has called for stronger partnerships between governments and civil...
MSG stands in solidarity with FLNKS
The Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) has reaffirmed its support for the UN Fourth Committee resolution on Kanaky–New Caledonia, adopted on 16 October 2025 in...
Forum Fisheries Agency members set unified position for upcoming WCPFC
The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) has concluded its 21st Management Options Consultation (MOC21) and the Special 140th Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC) Officials...
Pacific Peoples’ mission exposes harsh realities of injustice under French rule in Kanaky New Caledonia
A new report by the Pacific Peoples’ Mission to Kanaky New Caledonia has found that France’s management of the territory continues to undermine Kanak...
Toa Sāmoa name strong side for Pacific Cup final
Toa Sāmoa have named a powerful team for Sunday’s Pacific Championships Final, welcoming back star forward Jaydn Su’A as they prepare to face the...
Captains ready for pressure of RWC 2027 Final Qualification Tournament in Dubai
The pressure was rising at the captains' photocall for the Men’s Rugby World Cup Final Qualification Tournament on Wednesday in Dubai, and it had...
New climate pledges do little to correct global warming projection, UN warns
Available new climate pledges by governments have only slightly lowered global temperature rise over the course of this century, leaving the world on the...
ABG Vice President Masatt outlines three-pronged strategy toward Bougainville’s Independence
Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) Vice President and Attorney General Ezekiel Masatt has reaffirmed government’s continued commitment to advancing Bougainville’s political agenda through a coordinated,...
Palau Court dismisses defamation case against Island Times
The Supreme Court of Palau has granted the voluntary dismissal of a defamation lawsuit filed by businessman Surangel Whipps Sr against Island Times and...
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WCPFC adopts landmark South Pacific albacore management procedure after years of deadlock
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) wrapped up its annual meeting in Manila Friday with a major...
“Albacore is our lifeline” as South Pacific Group pushes hard at WCPFC22
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
Pacific countries most dependent on South Pacific albacore have delivered a clear message at WCPFC22 in Manila — this...
WCPFC faces tough calls on Bigeye Tuna as SPC warns key decisions needed now
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) is heading into a final phase on bigeye tuna, with scientists warning...