Tariff tensions: Pacific islands brace for impacts of Trump policy
While Pacific island nations are not directly tied to high-volume manufacturing exports, economic volatility across the Asia-Pacific region poses indirect threats that are difficult...
How Nauru’s soverign wealth fund is building the nation
Nauru President David Adeang, the current Chairman, has hailed the success of the Nauru Intergenerational Trust Fund, saying that no one should underestimate the...
Remote islands lead in Cooks national tuna management plan consultation
Cook Islands Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) officials began an eight-week national tuna management plan consultation this week, with the first round of sessions...
Iro urges NRL stars to back Cook Islands World Cup bid
Sharks star KL Iro has pledged his allegiance to the Cook Islands' bid to qualify for next year's World Cup and urged more eligible...
Fiji Rugby Union to revisit agreements with Drua franchise
The Fiji Rugby Union is going to revisit all the agreements that were made on the establishment of the Fijian Drua franchise club
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Six women must be in Samoa Parliament
The Appeals Court ruling requires a minimum of six women to be elected to Samoa’s Parliament following the general election if there are 51...
Pacific calls for bold action as Asia-Pacific stakeholders tackle triple planetary crisis
Stakeholders across the Asia-Pacific have been urged to move beyond promises and take bold, united action to address climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution.
Speaking...
Samoa Office of the Electoral Commission ready for for pre-polling
The Office of the Electoral Commission (OEC) has confirmed it is prepared for pre-polling on Wednesday, 27 August, with over 1,000 voters expected to...
Fiji President calls for united and resolute Pacific voice on climate change
The President of Fiji, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu, officially opened the 2025 Pacific slands Parliamentary Group (PIPG) Conference in Sigatoka Tuesday.
Delivering his keynote address, President...
Tuilaepa warns of ‘greater mess’ if rivals win Sāmoa election
This week’s election in Sāmoa is being called one of the most consequential in decades.
At the heart of the contest is former Prime Minister...
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Sea-level rise will not threaten sovereignty or maritime boundaries: Tuvalu PM
Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo says the country’s response to climate change must remain rooted in the “Tuvalu Way” as it works to protect...
Tuvalu’s future depends on educated, healthy people: PM Teo
Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo says the country’s development must be measured by the opportunities and quality of life it creates for its people,...
Island leaders push global agenda on climate adaptation, ocean governance and finance
Island communities are already developing practical responses to climate, ocean and economic challenges, but stronger collaboration, finance and partnerships are needed to take those...