Indonesia to offer amnesty for West Papuans: PNG PM Marape
Indonesia will offer amnesty to West Papuans who have contested its sovereignty resulting in conflicts and clashes with that nation’s law enforcement agencies, Papua...
Slavery, climate to dominate Pacific talks with King
A meeting of Commonwealth leaders in Samoa being presided over by King Charles has been labelled a "big deal for the Pacific" as countries...
Vulnerable Commonwealth states threatened by UK, Australia & Canada driving fossil fuel expansion
As leaders of 56 nations gather in Apia, Samoa, for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), a new report titled “Uncommon Wealth: Fossil...
Forum SG Waqa urges global support for Pacific Resilience at CHOGM
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General, Baron Waqa has made a powerful appeal for greater international support to help Pacific nations tackle the escalating impacts...
Government leaders and multisectoral partners unite to tackle noncommunicable diseases and mental health issues in the Commonwealth
High-level government leaders and multistakeholder partners came together Wednesday to strengthen their commitment to addressing noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health at a side...
PNG Government to table domestic terrorism bill in November: PM Marape
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has announced that his government will introduce a new Domestic Terrorism Bill during the November Parliament session,...
King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive in Samoa to red carpet welcome
King Charles has arrived in Samoa for a four-day state visit where he will preside for the first time over a gathering of Commonwealth...
Pacific island Niue wants seat at Commonwealth leaders’ table
Niue celebrated 50 years of self-government on Saturday, with Britain's King Charles issuing a congratulatory video, but the Pacific Island state is excluded from...
Commonwealth leaders and climate experts call for additional climate finance
As one of the signature events ahead of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), the 2024 Commonwealth Climate Breakfast this year focused on...
Three weeks away from COP29, Vanuatu’s negotiators get down to business
With less than a month to go until the parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) convene their 29th Meeting...
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IMF flags ‘very concerned’ outlook for Pacific as fuel prices rise
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised alarm over the impact of Middle East tensions on Pacific Island economies, warning that rising fuel costs...
Marshall Islands government shuts down at 3pm amid fuel crisis
Most government offices in the Marshall Islands began enforcing a new policy this week of closing by 3pm daily as a way to conserve...
IMF warns energy shock to hit Asia- Pacific
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says rising oil and gas prices linked to the Middle East conflict are set to weaken growth, raise inflation...