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...
Australian neighbours on the brink of $7.5 billion disaster: ‘Going to get worse’
Australian diners have an insatiable appetite for seafood, consuming around 350,000 to 400,000 tonnes a year.
But a new report is warning that some of...
NZ PM Luxon defends PACER Plus as PNG pushes for separate trade deal
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says New Zealand remains dedicated to improving regional trade through the Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations Plus (PACER Plus)...
Dare to be better – a timely call to action ahead of COP30
By Marie McInerney
As world leaders meet in Brazil this week (6 and 7 November) ahead of the COP30 UN climate negotiations, Indigenous and climate...
Pacific leaders meet in Palau to strengthen regional disaster resilience
Pacific Island leaders, ministers, and disaster officials have convened in Palau this week for the Second Pacific Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Ministers Meeting, a...
Solomon Islands to build humanitarian warehouse in Malaita
The Solomon Islands will soon establish a provincial humanitarian warehouse in Auki, Malaita Province, as part of a regional effort to boost disaster preparedness...
Fiji achievement in Media excellence awards set for next month
The Fiji Achievement in Media Excellence (FAME) Awards 2025 will be held on the 6th of next month, at the Novotel Lami Convention &...
Small Island States sound the alarm as major polluters stall: What to expect from nations at COP30
While major polluters continue to fall short on climate commitments, notably the United States, blocs of small nations such as the Alliance of Small...
Fiji celebrates WHO recognition for eliminating measles, rubella and trachoma
Fiji has achieved a historic public health milestone, with the World Health Organisation (WHO) officially recognising the country for eliminating measles, rubella, and trachoma...
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Chinese Taipei compromise clears way for landmark South Pacific Albacore deal
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) Friday adopted a long-awaited management procedure for South Pacific albacore...
Fiji hails ‘monumental’ South Pacific Albacore breakthrough at WCPFC
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
Fiji says the adoption of the South Pacific Albacore Management Procedure (MP) at WCPFC22 in Manila is a “monumental...
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...