Experts warn biofuels not a long-term solution for shipping
Experts advising Pacific states at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) warn that biofuels are not a long-term solution for decarbonising shipping, highlighting threats to...
Palestine and the Pacific
Why have island nations been so prominent among supporters of Israel?
By Nic Maclellan
Standing beside Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on 17 September, Fijian prime...
Australia brushes off China treaty concerns
Australia’s Defence Minister Richard Marles has hosed down concerns that Papua New Guinea would sit out a potential conflict between Australia and China despite...
Solomon Islands Assumes Presidency of the OACPS
Solomon Islands has formally assumed the Presidency of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) for a six-month term, from 1st August...
Fiji’s former UN Ambassador rejects Trump’s claim that climate change is a ‘con job’
Fiji’s former Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Dr Satyendra Prasad, has “respectfully and with deep humility” disagreed with U.S President Donald...
Cabinet reshuffle a symptom of ‘weak leadership’: Solomon Islands Opposition leader : Wale
Solomon Islands leader of Opposition Matthew Wale while lashing out at last week’s reshuffles of the Finance portfolio, described it as a sign of...
Australia lacks ‘legitimate objective’ in fast-tracking Nauru deportations, Labor-led committee finds
The Albanese government does not have a “legitimate objective” in denying fair hearings to those set to be deported to Nauru and could place...
Australia gets PNG ‘pukpuk’ defence pact over the line
Australia and Papua New Guinea have inked a landmark mutual defence pact, while playing down a lack of unity behind the deal in Port...
Bougainville President Toroama announces Caretaker Government
Bougainville President Ishmael Toroama has announced the caretaker Bougainville Executive Council (BEC) following a formal swearing-in ceremony presided over by Resident Judge, Justice Peter...
NZ Green MP questions Sāmoa shipwreck payout, warns peace declaration at risk
Green MP Teanau Tuiono is questioning whether the New Zealand government’s $6 million (US$5.84 million) payout to Sāmoa is enough to address the damage...
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Pacific climate finance falling far short of need: ADB President Kanda
Pacific Island countries are facing a climate finance crisis, with current adaptation finance covering only 26 percent of their projected annual needs, Asian Development...
Tuvalu PM Teo urges Pacific leaders to unite behind Taku Pakasoa climate declaration
Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo has urged Pacific leaders to unite behind the Taku Pakasoa Declaration, saying the region must speak with one voice...
COP31 cannot be another climate ‘talk fest’: Solomon Islands PM Wale
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale has warned that COP31 must deliver concrete action on emissions and climate finance, saying 31 years of climate...