As Earth dries out, countries fail to reach drought agreement
Countries including the US successfully resisted Africa’s push for a legally binding drought protocol at the “land COP” in Riyadh
Governments have failed to agree...
Climate affecting health in small island developing states – report
A new report says small island developing states (SIDS) are particularly susceptible to the health consequences of climate change.
The report, for the Lancet Countdown...
Fiji Tourism Minister confident tourism will remain unaffected, Only two remain in hospital – Tourism Fiji CEO
Fiji's deputy Prime Minister and Tourism Minister Viliame Gavoka remains optimistic that the recent suspected alcohol poisoning incident at the Warwick Fiji Resort will...
ICJ set to decide whether fueling Climate Change violates International Law
By Marjorie Cohn
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has just completed hearings on the climate crisis in a case that could have critical consequences...
U.S on target in Guam with first Marine redeployment and missile test
The U.S is advancing the fortification of its territory closest to China with the arrival of the first Marines from Okinawa and its first...
Lack of support forces Lilo to withdraw No Confidence Motion against PM Manele
Solomon Islands MP for Central Honiara, Gordon Darcy Lilo, Monday withdrawn his Motion of No Confidence against Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele, citing insufficient support...
Samoa makes stand in World Court
Samoa called for “immediate cessation of wrongdoing” when it appeared before the International Court of Justice hearing last week highlighting growing global consensus on...
Australian returning home after suspected Fiji poisoning
Two Australians hospitalised in a suspected mass alcohol poisoning are on their way home — as Fiji reassures tourists of their safety.
Another two Australians...
WWF commends WCPFC for first-ever adoption of crew labour standards; reforms needed to strength measures and governance
WWF commends the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission for the adoption of binding measures on crew labour standards at its 21st annual meeting.
A...
Superpower rivalry is making Pacific aid a bargaining chip – vulnerable island nations still lose out
By Sione Tekiteki
The AUD$140 million (US$89 million) aid agreement between Australia and Nauru signed last week is a prime example of the geopolitical tightrope...
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Forum Foreign Ministers activate regional crisis mechanism as Middle East conflict threatens Pacific fuel...
Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers have endorsed a new Regional Response Mechanism to help the region manage the growing economic and security risks arising...
Guam Governor signs ban on deep-sea mining, violators face $50K fines
Guam Governor Lou Leon Guerrero signed a bill into law banning deep-sea mining from Guam and its nearshore waters under threat of fines of...
Pacific Trade officials meet to shape region’s Trade agenda ahead of Ministerial talks
Senior trade officials from Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) member countries convened today at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat to discuss key trade and economic...