Vanuatu launches first documented Foreign Policy
The Government of Vanuatu, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and External Trade (MoFAICET), launched its first documented Foreign Policy Wednesday.
Deputy Prime...
Australia to strike new funding deal with PNG to manage transferred asylum seekers
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Forum SG Waqa emphasises unified efforts in regional Ocean Governance and BBNJ Implementation
Forum Secretary General, Baron Waqa Wednesday reiterated the importance of ocean governance at the Regional Ocean Governance and BBNJ Workshop in Suva.
“Ocean governance is...
Future of New Zealand’s Nauru resettlement deal unclear
New Zealand is unlikely to resettle its full quota of refugees from Nauru under its 2022 agreement with Australia, and faces choices on the...
Fiji AG calls on Acting DPP Rabuku to resign
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In a statement,...
Death at Sea film, campaign seeks enhanced protections for fisheries observers
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Flying Fijian coach Byrne announce lineup for Georgia clash
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Kitione Salawa, Peni...
Five Manu Samoans to debut against Italy
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Samoan Ambassador demands urgent Climate finance after devastating Category 5 Hurricane in Caribbean
The people of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in the Caribbean are in mourning after witnessing the devastation caused by Category 5 Hurricane Beryl.
This...
United States congratulates Tuvalu for acceding to the biological weapons convention
The United States has congratulated Tuvalu, which deposited its instrument of accession to the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) with the United States on 28...
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Free trade agreements with Pacific island nations proposed to protect regional posture
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Taiwan boosts support as Palau prepares to host Pacific Islands Forum
Taiwan is helping Palau prepare to host next year's Pacific Islands Forum, Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said on Saturday.
Lin, who was on a trip...
When the room says No but the Ocean says Now why Vanuatu chose a...
Op Ed by Lagi Toribau, Technical Advisor & Lead Negotiator for Vanuatu on Deep-Sea Ecosystems
When I arrived in Nairobi for UNEA-7, I carried with...