“We can’t negotiate with climate change,” Vanuatu laments lack of progress at COP29
As the clock ticks towards the end of COP29 in Baku Azerbaijan, Vanuatu has expressed deep concerns about the lack of progress made on...
Pulaalii Nikolao Pula, Pulu Ae Ae Jr win run-off election in American Samoa
Pulaalii Nikolao Pula and Pulu Ae Ae Jr are the winners of Tuesday’s gubernatorial run-off election in American Samoa.
They polled 5,846 votes or 59.8...
“Save the Pacific, Save the World”: Forum SG Waqa’s urgent call at COP29
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General, Baron Waqa has issued a stark warning Wednesday to global leaders at COP29, declaring climate change the greatest existential...
Don’t lose sight of 1.5 world, Solomon Islands reminds ‘finance COP’
The Solomon Islands has welcomed the focus of COP29 on climate finance.
However, the COP Presidency and parties have been reminded not to lose sight...
Samoa, as Chair of Alliance of Small Island States, call for “climate justice” for the unheard
Thirty nine small island and low-lying nations have urged world leaders to ensure the so-called ‘climate finance COP’ in Azerbaijan offers a beacon of...
Federated States of Micronesia call out fossil fuel industry at COP29
The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) has taken direct aim at the fossil fuel industry, calling them out for continuing to enjoy record profits...
ADB, Solomon Islands, Tonga sign agreements for sustainable energy transition projects at COP29
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the governments of Solomon Islands and Tonga have signed grant and loan agreements for energy projects on the...
New UN initiative aims to counter climate disinformation
As the dangers posed by climate change become increasingly evident worldwide, the need for reliable and accurate information on the impact of the environmental...
Time right for Fiji to take down ‘vulnerable’ Ireland: Frank Lomani
The Flying Fijians believe their time is now and are not shy talking about their intentions to take Ireland down.
The sides have met 15...
John Sanday announced as Fiji Rugby Union chairman
Fiji Rugby has announced the appointment of John Sanday as the new Chairman of the Fiji Rugby Union (FRU).
Sanday was recently appointed as a...
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Pacific Trade Ministers back new five-year Aid-for-Trade strategy
Pacific Islands Forum Trade Ministers have endorsed a new five-year Pacific Aid-for-Trade Strategy, reaffirming the region’s commitment to using trade to drive economic development...
Renewable power generation records its fastest growth ever
The Renewable Energy Statistics 2026 released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Tuesday shows that renewable electricity generation grew by 9.8 percent in...
Ocean of peace requires one standard for all
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape’s call for the Pacific to remain “an Ocean of Peace” deserves widespread support.
Few regions have suffered the...