It’s a big deal if Australia and the Pacific are chosen to host UN climate talks. Here’s why
By Wesley Morgan
It’s now very likely Australia will be announced as the host of the COP31 global climate talks in 2026 alongside Pacific nations....
Journalists Association of Samoa President criticises strict CHOGM media guidelines
The President of the Journalists Association of Samoa (JAWS), Lagi Keresoma, has expressed disappointment over the stringent media guidelines announced by the Commonwealth Heads...
Summit of the Future aims to make the UN more effective
Negotiations continue ahead of the Summit of the Future at UN Headquarters this month, where world leaders will enhance cooperation to tackle critical challenges...
Tuvaluans prepare for life in Australia as rising tides swallow their country
Kuata Taumaheke has her hopes set on a new beginning in Australia.
She's lived her entire life in the atoll nation of Tuvalu, and grew...
Enabling Niue to access climate finance
Accessing climate finance to help build a resilient Niue is at the core of ongoing work by the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment...
A slap across the face of media freedom
Editorial by Samoa Observer
The Samoa government’s attempt to control the media for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting is a slap across the face...
Media restrictions at CHOGM in Samoa
In an unexpected move, the Samoa Government announced media restrictions during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in October on Wednesday.
State media outlets...
‘Ecocide’ did not kill remote Pacific islanders, DNA analysis finds
The Pacific islanders who carved the haunting stone statues of Rapa Nui appear to have avoided “ecological suicide”, according to genomics research that adds...
Flying Fijians coach Byrne impressed with team’s fitness
Flying Fijians coach Mick Byrne has expressed confidence in his squad’s defensive capabilities as they prepare to face the USA in the Pacific Nations...
Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2024: Semi-Final preview
After three compelling rounds of pool action played in six different countries, the concluding two weekends of the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup...
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